
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour for those of you who think that way. Let’s break down what’s happening at Matunuck over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a long gap of nothing much before we finally see a glimmer of hope.
From Tuesday July 7th all the way through to Sunday July 19th, it’s pretty grim. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, the swell is tiny, and the wave energy is weak – barely getting into the moderate range a couple times. For instance, Wednesday morning July 8th has a weak 3ft ESE swell with a short 7-second period and energy of 119, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Most days have that kind of story: small, messy, and not worth your time. A few spots with clean conditions, like Friday afternoon July 10th with a 2ft SW swell and a WNW cross-off wind, but the energy is a paltry 42 and the period is only 4 seconds. That’s pure slop.
That dead run lasts for nearly two full weeks.
Now, come Monday July 20th, we finally get a little something. The morning is the best of the whole outlook. Matunuck (a reef break that’s very consistent) will get a 3ft S swell, 8-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind from the NW. The combined energy is moderate at 149. That glassy surface is a huge plus – it’ll be clean and smooth. The swell is small, so you’ll want a longboard or a funboard, and since crowds are sometimes, expect a few others out there.
Wednesday morning July 22nd is the next option. A 4ft S swell, still 8 seconds, but with a NE cross-off wind keeping it clean. The energy jumps up to 214, which is the highest we see and moderate. That’s the most size and push in the whole period, but still nothing special.
The swell directions are mostly from the S and SE, which isn’t the ideal SE for this break, and the periods never hit double digits – it’s all short-period windswell. Water temp is about average for the time of year around here.
So, plain and simple: you’re waiting until Monday the 20th. That morning with glassy conditions and a small clean wave is your best shot. Wednesday the 22nd has a bit more size but the same ordinary quality. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 7 |
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87 | 181 | 206 | 145 | 117 | 81 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 51 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32AM0.80m | 2:10PM0.92m | 2:29AM0.77m | 3:08PM0.97m | 3:30AM0.77m | 4:08PM1.02m | 4:33AM0.79m | 5:08PM1.09m | 5:35AM0.83m | 6:07PM1.15m | 6:34AM0.88m | 7:03PM1.20m | 7:30AM0.94m | 7:57PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:05AM0.05m | 7:57PM0.15m | 8:00AM0.05m | 9:11PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.10m | 10:13AM0.02m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:22AM-0.02m | 00:43AM-0.02m | 12:29PM-0.06m | 1:39AM-0.09m | 1:31PM-0.11m | ||||||||
— | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 36 | 13 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 5 | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 |
15 | 1 | — | 145 | 117 | 81 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 51 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
— | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 4 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SW 4 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 |
87 | 181 | 206 | 16 | — | — | 19 | 12 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 16 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 637 | 503 | 1175 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 44 | 109 | 173 | 48 | 173 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 626 | 752 | 1 | 668 | 698 | 773 | 1518 |
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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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