Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, grim gap of nothing but flat, choppy, or just plain ugly surf. From now (September 7th) all the way through to the 19th, it’s a total write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, the swell is tiny, and when we do get a little bump on the 10th, it’s a messy 7ft from the SSW with a short 7 second period and a fresh cross-shore wind that’ll ruin it. The combined energy hits 373, but it’s all chop and no shape. That’s a kite session, not a surf session.
The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday, September 20th. Matunuck (a sheltered reef break) finally wakes up with a 5ft swell from the SW, a 6 second period, and a clean NNW offshore breeze in the morning. Combined energy is moderate at 143. It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable and clean. That morning window is the best you’ll see in this whole outlook. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, weak, and messy. Nothing else really stands out. So, if you’re itching for a paddle, circle September 20th on the calendar. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only game in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
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 kJ | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 260 | 363 | 362 | 172 | 62 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 172 | 62 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | E 9 | — | S 6 | SE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | — | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 21 | 260 | 363 | 362 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 115 | 66 | 447 | 503 | 1634 | 631 | 631 | 991 | 1065 | 233 | 178 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 66 | 618 | 618 | 224 |
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