
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you right off the bat: the next couple of weeks at Matunuck are looking pretty grim for getting a proper surf in. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions, and honestly, it’s going to be a test of patience.
The good news is, when it’s this flat and this poor for that long, it usually doesn’t stay that way forever. Forecasts can shift, and some energy could pop up. But as it stands, you’re looking at a lot of close-outs and knee-to-waist high slop.
We start off with a real letdown this Saturday afternoon, the 8th. There’s a tiny 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a meager 5 seconds, and the energy is weak at 64. A cross-on SW breeze will have it all chopped up. Not worth the paddle.
Sunday the 9th isn't any better. We’ve got a slightly better 4ft swell with a bit more energy (102), but still short-period and cross-shore winds will keep it messy. You’d be fighting the chop for nothing.
Monday the 10th is a total washout. The swell drops to 2-2ft and the energy just dies (29 and 20). It’s basically a lake with a slight ripple. Don’t even bother.
Tuesday the 11th is a tease. The swell is small at 3ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW, and the waves are described as "clean." It would be the best of the week, but it’s still just not enough. You might find a soft one if you’re desperate, but the power just isn’t there.
From Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 15th, we’re in the doldrums. Swell heights hover around 2ft to 2ft with weak energy. There are some clean moments, especially Thursday morning and Saturday morning, but the lack of size and period makes it a no-go for anything but a longboard in a wetsuit with a smile.
The period after that, from the 16th to the 20th, is a bit of a blur of small, weak surf. The most notable thing is the arrival of a longer period swell on the 17th (14 seconds) and again on the 18th, but it’s tiny. The 18th brings some fresh cross-on winds and a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s not looking fun.
Now, let’s talk about the one glimmer of hope. Late in the window, around Friday the 21st, the energy levels finally start to climb. We see a 3ft to 4ft SSE swell with a solid 12-second period pushing the combined energy up to 262 and then 353. That’s moderate energy, and it's got some push behind it. The problem is, the winds are onshore from the SSE, which will likely make it a bit lumpy. Still, this is the first time we see some real potential. The following Saturday the 22nd, there’s still some energy (209 and 153) with the swell coming from the SSE, but it’s on the smaller side.
That’s about it for wave options. Friday the 21st looks like the standout, but it’s over a week away, so keep your expectations in check. The long period could make it a bit walled at a beach break like this, but if the winds soften, it could produce some fun ones. This is a "promising but let’s see" kind of call.
So there you have it. A long flat spell, some tiny clean waves, and one distant hope. Keep the board waxed, and maybe check back in a few days.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 |
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46 | 60 | 66 | 100 | 55 | 24 | 15 | 80 | 42 | 39 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 37 | 46 | 121 | 82 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.06m | 5:20AM0.82m | 5:53PM1.11m | 6:20AM0.90m | 6:49PM1.16m | 7:16AM0.98m | 7:42PM1.19m | 8:08AM1.05m | 8:32PM1.19m | 8:56AM1.10m | 9:19PM1.16m | 9:43AM1.12m | 10:05PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34PM0.07m | 11:19AM0.02m | 00:35AM0.00m | 12:29PM-0.04m | 1:28AM-0.06m | 1:29PM-0.09m | 2:15AM-0.11m | 2:23PM-0.13m | 3:00AM-0.14m | 3:14PM-0.14m | 3:42AM-0.13m | 4:02PM-0.11m | 4:22AM-0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 8 |
16 | 60 | 66 | 2 | 55 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 42 | 3 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 37 | 46 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 9 |
2 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SW 5 | WNW 3 | SW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | SSW 7 | — |
46 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | 80 | 3 | 39 | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 121 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 5 | 5 | 233 | 1 | 467 | 246 | 22 | 66 | 2507 | 292 | 66 | 626 | 327 | 752 | 299 | 66 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
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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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