
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:
The surf forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Matunuck has in store for us. I gotta be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. There's really no surf to get excited about, so let's just call it as it is.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust. From now all the way through to the end of the forecast, we're looking at tiny, weak waves and a whole lot of wind issues. The only time we see any real size is around Thursday the 10th, but even then, it's a mess. We get a bump of swell, with a combined energy reading of 318, but it's all cross-shore wind and the report calls it "poor surf conditions." That's a big pass. If you're a kitesurfer, that might look interesting, but for a regular surfer, it's not worth suiting up.
The water temp is sitting at about 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit just yet, but there's nothing else going for us.
So, to be honest, there are no standouts here. Not a single day where the stars align. The swell is too small, the period is too short, and the wind is never truly your friend. It's a long stretch of flat, blown-out, or just plain un-surfable conditions. We'll have to wait for the next weather system to shake things up. Forecasts change, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
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10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 216 | 304 | 355 | 389 | 164 | 108 | 53 | 33 | 53 | 43 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:38PM1.01m | 5:09AM0.84m | 5:40PM1.05m | 6:07AM0.93m | 6:35PM1.09m | 7:00AM1.02m | 7:25PM1.11m | 7:48AM1.09m | 8:11PM1.11m | 8:34AM1.13m | 8:55PM1.08m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:37PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:28PM0.07m | 11:27AM0.03m | 00:24AM0.00m | 12:32PM-0.04m | 1:12AM-0.06m | 1:26PM-0.09m | 1:55AM-0.10m | 2:14PM-0.13m | 2:34AM-0.12m | 2:59PM-0.13m | 3:11AM-0.12m | 3:41PM-0.10m | 3:46AM-0.09m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 164 | 108 | 53 | 33 | 53 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 |
3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | S 5 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | WNW 2 | — | SE 6 | E 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 |
5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 216 | 304 | 355 | 389 | 1 | — | 30 | 21 | 10 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 108 | 109 | 66 | 109 | 447 | 503 | 1065 | 631 | 631 | 2507 | 1175 | 178 | 186 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 101 | 1054 | 44 |
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Information about the Matunuck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matunuck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matunuck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matunuck surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Matunuck) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Matunuck may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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