
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Matunuck. It’s a tough stretch ahead for this sheltered reef setup. The first week or so is looking pretty grim, but there’s a little glimmer of hope later on if you’re patient.
Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a bit on the fresh side.
We’re staring down a long, barren run. From Friday the 31st of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, the surf is consistently poor. The swell is tiny, mostly from the SSE or S, with short periods around 5 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak, often in the double digits or low triple digits (132 to 303). The wind is almost always cross-on or choppy, with only a few brief moments of light cross-shore that don’t save the day. This is a blank stretch where it’s just not worth paddling out.
There’s a slight shift on Monday the 10th of August. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the S with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 538 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light from the S at 3 mph, but it’s still cross-on. The model says it’s marginal, and I’d agree – it’s the best we’ve seen in a while, but not a standout. The Monday afternoon sees a similar 5ft swell from the S with a period of 9 seconds and energy at 434, with a light cross-shore wind from the ENE at 6 mph. Still just marginal.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August offers a clean, glassy window with a 3ft swell from the S, but the period is only 7 seconds and the energy is a weak 111. That glassy wind is a major positive for clean conditions, but the swell itself is puny.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is that Monday the 10th of August. The combination of 5ft to 6ft of S swell with a 9-second period and the lightest wind we’ve seen is the best on offer. The swell direction is from the SSE to S, and Matunuck is a sheltered reef that prefers SE – so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s close enough. The water is likely still around 69°, and the crowds can be *sometimes* an issue, so expect a few locals out. This is a spot that breaks very consistently, so at least you know it’ll be working.
After that, the end of the second week fades back into tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The 12th and 13th of August have a bit of clean, glassy or cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 2ft or less, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds and energy in the teens to 50s. Not worth a trip.
So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a write-off. Your best bet is the 10th of August, but keep your expectations low. It’s a marginal session, not a day to remember.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
129 | 113 | 86 | 99 | 44 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 42 | 303 | 399 | 385 | 186 | 96 | 71 | 31 | 62 | 97 | 113 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:52AM0.93m | 10:07PM1.00m | 10:32AM0.95m | 10:47PM0.96m | 11:13AM0.96m | 11:28PM0.92m | 11:57AM0.97m | 00:13AM0.87m | 12:46PM0.97m | 1:03AM0.81m | 1:41PM0.98m | 2:02AM0.77m | 2:42PM0.99m | 3:07AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.05m | 4:04AM0.01m | 4:15PM0.05m | 4:35AM0.00m | 4:55PM0.06m | 5:09AM0.01m | 5:40PM0.08m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:32PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.03m | 7:34PM0.14m | 7:31AM0.05m | 8:51PM0.15m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
129 | 113 | 86 | 99 | 44 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 30 | — | — | 385 | 186 | 96 | 71 | 31 | 3 | — | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 11 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 11 | — | — | SE 11 |
— | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | SE 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | 1 | 11 | — | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 42 | 303 | 399 | 294 | — | — | — | 20 | 62 | 97 | 113 | 123 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 750 | 224 | 19 | 1167 | 750 | 1550 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 618 | 5 | 214 | 178 | 19 |
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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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