Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.9° 

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


Matunuck surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the next couple of weeks. It’s looking pretty lean out there, and I ain’t gonna sugarcoat it.

We’re looking at a long stretch of small, junky surf. The swell energy is weak to non-existent for the most part, with combined energy values mostly in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 60s. That’s just not enough to get anything going at Matunuck (reef). We’ve got a lot of cross and cross-onshore winds chopping things up, too. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The run starts off with a whole lot of nothing. From Thursday the 6th through to the morning of Sunday the 9th, we’ve got basically ankle-biters. The swell is only 3ft with a short period of 6 seconds, and the winds are mostly cross or cross-on making it messy. You’re looking at a lot of chop, not much glide. There is a pulse of energy on the morning of Sunday the 9th, with the swell jumping to 4ft and the energy reading hitting 232, but the wind is still cross, so it’s not going to be clean. It’s a tease, really.

Then from Sunday afternoon right through Thursday the 14th, it just dies off again. We’re talking 1ft to 3ft drivel, with the same cross-shore winds. A couple of glassy moments on the morning of Wednesday the 12th, but with a max swell of 3ft, it’s not like it’s going to matter. The period is short, mostly 5-6 seconds, so there’s just no push to it. Kite surfing might be a better bet than paddle surfing for most of this period, to be honest.

The morning of Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see some cleaner, cross-off winds, but the swell is down to 1ft to 2ft. It's pretty, but useless.

We’ll see another little bump on the 15th, but it’s still sub-3ft with a cross-shore wind. It’s just not a good look.

Now, for the one bright spot in this entire forecast. We’re looking at the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. The models are showing a more solid pulse of swell pushing through. We’re expecting 5ft of SSW swell, and the energy is reading 152. That's the strongest reading in the whole window. The winds are forecast to be cross-off from the northwest, which is great – that means clean conditions. This is the standout. It’s not a monster, but it’s the only time we’ve got a real wave and clean wind. It’s still a week and a half out, so treat it as promising, not a guarantee. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it's the best on offer by a mile. The afternoon looks similar, with energy building to 169.

After that, we slip back into the small stuff for the 20th and 21st, with energy dropping back into the 40s and 50s. The swell direction is still mostly SSW, but it just doesn’t have the size or the period to do anything with.

So, to sum it up: it's a long, flat, and bumpy stretch ahead. The only day that has any real potential is Wednesday, August 19th. Mark it in your calendar, but keep your expectations in check. It’s been a while since we’ve had proper surf, and forecasts can change.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:42PM0.99m
3:07AM0.75m
3:46PM1.02m
4:14AM0.77m
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
Low Tide
8:51PM0.15m
8:39AM0.07m
10:18PM0.13m
9:59AM0.06m
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
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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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