Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.8° 

Matunuck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matunuck surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with S 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 (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next 16 days at Matunuck are lookin' pretty grim. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with only a couple of brief, very ordinary windows to even think about paddling out.

The overall pattern is one of small, weak swell with a constant cross or onshore flow. The swell is mostly short-period windswell, rarely breaking 8 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. The combined wave energy is mostly in the weak category, with values ranging from 28 to 99, and only a few days peaking into the moderate range.

We start with a flat spell. From Monday, July 20th through to Wednesday, July 22nd, the surf is poor. The swell is tiny, under 3 ft, and the wind is messy. Wednesday morning sees a jump in size to 8 ft S swell (9 seconds), but it's coming with a strong cross-onshore wind (16 mph). The combined energy is a moderate 885, but it's all chop and no shape. That's more of a kite-surfing breeze than a paddle surfer's dream.

Then, a glimmer. Thursday, July 23rd morning. The wind shifts to a light offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The swell drops to 4 ft from the S with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 281. The offshore wind will clean it up, making it surfable. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the best we'll see. The reef at Matunuck is sheltered from the SE, and we're getting S swell, so it'll wrap in okay. For a Thursday morning, you might get a few decent ones to yourself, though it can get crowded at times. This is a classic early-morning mission.

Friday, July 24th morning offers a similar, smaller option. The swell is only 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind is glassy calm. The waves will be tiny and weak (combined energy 147), but it'll be clean as a whistle. A quiet, glassy session for the longboard.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Saturday, July 25th, right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday, August 4th, it's a long run of poor surf. The swell stays small, under 4 ft, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. The combined energy dips back into the weak category. There are no standouts at all. The water temperature isn't mentioned, but it's about average for this time of year.

So, to sum it up: if you're desperate, aim for the early morning of Thursday, July 23rd, for the best chance of a clean wave. Friday morning is a backup for a glassy, small-wave session. Otherwise, the board stays in the car. This is a blank run that's pretty normal for the area when the conditions just don't line up. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'm not holding my breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
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2.3
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9
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SE
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SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
74
52
36
24
77
135
885
808
723
247
173
105
90
77
67
51
49
47
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
SW
20
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SE
15
SSE
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N
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:56AM0.87m
1:29PM0.95m
1:46AM0.79m
2:23PM0.91m
2:40AM0.72m
3:17PM0.89m
3:35AM0.68m
4:12PM0.88m
4:32AM0.67m
5:06PM0.89m
5:27AM0.69m
5:56PM0.91m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.06m
8:05PM0.15m
7:55AM0.12m
9:14PM0.20m
8:48AM0.16m
10:25PM0.22m
9:48AM0.19m
11:28PM0.22m
10:50AM0.19m
00:20AM0.19m
11:45AM0.18m
1:03AM0.16m
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22
Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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