Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.3° 

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


Matunuck surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the local area. Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid blank run ahead, and it's not looking like we’ll get any proper surf.

Let’s start with Matunuck, a sheltered reef. The water temperature is sitting at 70° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the swell energy is weak, with combined energy readings stuck in the low double digits for most of the first week—like 58 on Wednesday morning, dribbling down to 23 by Friday. That’s barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, rarely over 2 ft, and the period is short, mostly 6-8 seconds, so there’s no push.

The wind is a mess. Wednesday morning is cross-on with a 9 mph breeze, and it only gets worse. We get a few windows of clean conditions—like Thursday afternoon with a light offshore from the north, and Friday morning with a light cross-off from the northeast—but the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s like having a perfect canvas with no paint.

As we move into the second week, there’s a slight bump. Around Thursday, August 27th, we see a brief pulse of S swell hitting 3 ft to 4 ft, and the combined energy climbs to 154 on the morning. That sounds promising, but the wind is a fresh cross-on at 19 mph, and the period is still short at 7 seconds. The surf is lumpy and messy. By Friday, August 28th, the swell peaks at 5 ft from the south with a 8-second period, and energy hits 312—moderate levels. But again, it’s cross-shore wind at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. This is not the kind of setup that’s going to produce clean, rideable waves. It’s more of a wind-swell mess, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The rest of the 16-day period is a washout. Swell drops back under 3 ft, energy fades into the double digits, and the wind stays predominantly cross-on or onshore. There’s a glassy morning on August 30th with a light WSW breeze, but the swell is only 1 ft from the SE. Not worth wetting the wetsuit for.

So, the bottom line? There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. I know that’s a hard pill to swallow, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on things—it’s a consistent reef, so it won’t stay dead forever. But for now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
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SSW
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WNW
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High Tide
1:40PM0.89m
1:57AM0.69m
2:35PM0.84m
2:55AM0.65m
3:34PM0.82m
3:57AM0.65m
4:33PM0.83m
4:58AM0.67m
5:27PM0.86m
5:52AM0.73m
6:15PM0.91m
6:40AM0.80m
7:00PM0.95m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.25m
7:34AM0.20m
9:38PM0.28m
8:38AM0.24m
10:55PM0.27m
10:07AM0.25m
11:52PM0.23m
11:21AM0.22m
00:34AM0.19m
12:13PM0.18m
1:08AM0.13m
12:55PM0.13m
1:38AM0.08m
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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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