Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
20.6° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with SE 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 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next sixteen days for Matunuck. It’s a mixed bag, and I gotta be straight – there’s a long stretch of quiet to start.

The first couple of days are flat and not worth paddling out for. Monday, July 27th into Tuesday, July 28th, we’ve got tiny waves around 2ft, a short period of 7 seconds, and onshore winds making a mess. The water’s at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild.

We see a little bump in energy on Wednesday, July 29th, with the swell picking up to 7ft from the SSE, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds and the wind is cross-on in the morning. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, and the waves drop to 5ft, period still at 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 296 (moderate), but it’s not a standout. You might get a few fun ones, but it’s pretty ordinary.

Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st stay in that 3ft to 5ft range, with a mix of cross and cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (200-195), but the conditions are just “surfable” at best. Nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday, August 1st morning gives us a glassy 3ft swell from the south with a 10-second period, and the energy is 194 (moderate). It’s clean, but small. You could get a few knee-high runners if you’re patient. The crowds at Matunuck can show up sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Now, the real standout is Monday, August 3rd morning. This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the south, 8-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is a solid 692 (strong). The conditions are clean, the swell is a good size for intermediates, and it’s a reef break that handles a south swell well. This is the best session on offer, no question. It’s a bit over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it looks promising.

After that, the rest of the week into the second week drops off. Tuesday, August 4th through August 11th is mostly small, choppy, and onshore. The swell hangs around 2ft to 5ft, but the wind is almost always from the south or southwest, making it cross-on and messy. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 4th onward, with very little to recommend. The energy drops into the double digits (51-216) and the periods are short (6-8 seconds). It’s a real grind.

So, for the best bet: Monday morning, August 3rd at Matunuck. Get it while it’s clean. Everything else is a wait-and-see situation.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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143
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Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
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SSE
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E
15
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High Tide
7:27PM0.98m
7:50AM0.82m
8:09PM1.01m
8:32AM0.86m
8:49PM1.02m
9:13AM0.90m
9:28PM1.01m
9:52AM0.93m
10:07PM1.00m
10:32AM0.95m
10:47PM0.96m
11:13AM0.96m
11:28PM0.92m
Low Tide
1:14PM0.12m
2:12AM0.08m
1:52PM0.09m
2:41AM0.05m
2:28PM0.07m
3:09AM0.03m
3:02PM0.05m
3:36AM0.02m
3:38PM0.05m
4:04AM0.01m
4:15PM0.05m
4:35AM0.00m
4:55PM0.06m
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Temp °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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