
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Matunuck over the next couple of weeks.
It's a tough stretch ahead, I ain't gonna lie. We're looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week. The surf is basically non-existent for days on end, with a bunch of small, weak, and messy conditions. You won't see any real waves worth paddling out for until we get into the back half of the forecast. Patience is key here.
The first genuine chance to wet a line comes on Thursday morning, July 23rd. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the S, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (311). The wind is a light NNE breeze, putting it in a clean cross-off direction. This is your best bet for the entire first week. It's surfable, but conditions are just "very ordinary" – not a classic, but you'll get waves. The break is a reef, so it handles the S swell direction okay, though it's a bit sheltered. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for July, so you might want a spring suit.
After that, it's back to tiny, onshore slop. The ocean just goes flat. We're talking knee-high dribble with onshore winds for the rest of July and into the start of August. There's a moment on Sunday morning, July 26th, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft. It's pretty, but not surfable.
Then, a glimmer of hope. Saturday morning, August 1st rolls in. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (219). The wind is light and variable from the E, making for a clean, glassy morning. It's a marginal forecast, but the light wind and some size from the S make it the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. It's an intermediate reef break, and with the size being just over 5 ft, it's pushing the limit for beginners. The crowd factor is "sometimes" at Matunuck, so you might have some company, but it won't be a zoo.
The next day, Sunday morning, August 2nd has similar size at 5 ft from the S, with a long period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is solid (356). But the wind swings SSW at 12 mph, putting it onshore and choppy. It's a pass.
Monday morning, August 3rd is another one to pencil in. The swell drops to 4 ft from the S, but the wind is a clean offshore from the NE (9 mph). The combined energy is moderate (198). The conditions are clean, and the waves are surfable, but it's a step down in size. It's a solid, reliable option for a clean session.
So, if you're looking for the best of a rough lot, mark your calendar for Thursday morning, July 23rd for the cleanest conditions of the first week, and Saturday morning, August 1st for the best combination of size and clean wind. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 |
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73 | 106 | 240 | 599 | 617 | 575 | 311 | 208 | 130 | 98 | 50 | 54 | 42 | 41 | 48 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:23PM0.91m | 2:40AM0.72m | 3:17PM0.89m | 3:35AM0.68m | 4:12PM0.88m | 4:32AM0.67m | 5:06PM0.89m | 5:27AM0.69m | 5:56PM0.91m | 6:18AM0.73m | 6:43PM0.94m | 7:06AM0.77m | 7:27PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.20m | 8:48AM0.16m | 10:25PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.19m | 11:28PM0.22m | 10:50AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.19m | 11:45AM0.18m | 1:03AM0.16m | 12:33PM0.16m | 1:39AM0.12m | 1:14PM0.12m | 2:12AM0.08m | ||||||||
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
3 | — | 2 | — | — | 575 | 311 | 208 | 130 | 98 | 39 | 54 | 42 | 41 | 48 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 10 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 57 | 28 | 50 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 |
73 | 106 | 240 | 599 | 617 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 750 | 1167 | 19 | 110 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 668 | 1 | 618 | 1 | 101 | 43 | 143 | 181 | 626 | 173 | 178 |
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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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