Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Matunuck for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it—this stretch is looking rough. We've got a long, long run of tiny, weak waves and messy conditions that just aren't worth paddling out for. For days on end, it's mostly small, crumbly stuff with cross-shore or onshore wind messing it up. You'll see a few mornings with clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. The water temp is sitting right around 69.6°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least a spring suit will do.
The first real flicker of something happens on the 9th of September, when the south-west swell bumps up to around 4.9ft to 6.2ft. The energy jumps to (164-318), which is a decent kick, but it's coming with a short period of 6-7 seconds, so it'll be soft and gutless. Plus, the wind is onshore, so it's gonna be choppy and messy. Not at all what you want.
Then the 10th of September (Thursday) cleans right up with a strong north-west wind—clean, cross-off conditions. The swell drops a bit to 5.6ft with a short period (7 seconds) and the energy is up to (480). That's the biggest pulse we get, but that short period is a killer. It'll be bumpy on the face, and with those winds, it’s actually looking more like a kite-surfing setup than something fun to paddle. This is for experts only, and honestly, even then it won’t be great. The wind is offshore for the morning, which is a major positive for cleanliness, but the wave quality is just poor.
Honestly, the only window where you might catch a couple that are *surfable* is the morning of the 15th of September (Tuesday). We've got a bit of 3.6ft south-west swell (7 seconds), energy of (134), and a clean, light offshore wind. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as generous as I can be. It won't be great, but if you're desperate, you might get a few clean, small waves before the wind swings around in the afternoon. Crowds are possible here, which just adds to the frustration for such meager offerings.
The rest of the window is flat or close to it. There's no standout day here. It's a rare poor run for this spot.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 48 | 43 | 46 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:21PM1.03m | 00:42AM0.81m | 1:18PM1.01m | 1:44AM0.76m | 2:23PM0.98m | 2:53AM0.75m | 3:31PM0.98m | 4:03AM0.78m | 4:38PM1.01m | 5:09AM0.84m | 5:40PM1.05m | 6:07AM0.93m | 6:35PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.08m | 6:12AM0.03m | 7:22PM0.13m | 7:13AM0.07m | 8:46PM0.15m | 8:32AM0.10m | 10:17PM0.13m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:28PM0.07m | 11:27AM0.03m | 00:24AM0.00m | 12:32PM-0.04m | 1:12AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 6 | E 9 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 4 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 78 | 48 | 42 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 9 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 6 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 20 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 32 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 634 | 1117 | 436 | 43 | 60 | 170 | 48 | 224 | 66 | 618 | 991 | 76 | 101 | 43 | 101 | 43 | 173 | 43 | 66 | 417 | 43 |
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