Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
20.1° C
1.0° 

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


Matunuck surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 792 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 2.2m 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next few weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a rough stretch ahead. We've got a solid run of small, onshore, and messy conditions to kick things off. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until Thursday the 23rd of July, and even then it's a struggle. There's a long gap before that with no real recommendations.

The only spot in the game is Matunuck (reef). It's a very consistent reef break that's sheltered from the swell, meaning it needs a good push of energy from the southeast to work. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The first bit of hope comes on Thursday morning, July 23rd. We've got a 5ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (319). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the northeast, which will keep things pretty clean. It's listed as surfable, but it's ordinary. The swell is right on the edge of being a bit much for beginners, but the main issue is the quality. It's a slight improvement, but nothing to get too excited about.

The next sniff of something better is on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning looks glassy with a 3ft south swell, period of 7 seconds, and light energy (128). The glassy conditions are a huge positive, making for clean, smooth faces. It's small, but if you're after a longboard or a fun log, the morning session could be alright. The afternoon goes onshore and messy again.

Then on Friday, July 31st, we see a few more clean windows. The morning has a 3ft swell from the SSW with a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. The afternoon has a 3ft south swell, again with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is weak (125 and 114), so it's not going to be a big day, but for a small-wave session, it's better than what we've been looking at.

The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, looks to be Saturday morning, August 1st. It's glassy, with a 3ft SSE swell. The combined energy is weak (139), but with absolutely no wind and those glassy conditions, it'll be the cleanest, most user-friendly surf of the whole period. The swell is small, but it'll be a nice, cruisy session for a longboard.

So, the standout is that glassy Saturday morning, August 1st, for the cleanest conditions. The Thursday the 23rd is the best of a messy bunch earlier on. The rest is a mix of tiny, blown-out, or onshore slop.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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7
0.5
S
7
1.4
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5
2.5
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2.2
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8
1.9
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1.3
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
24
94
726
662
547
651
319
208
130
74
39
56
41
69
69
58
57
54
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
NNW
15
NE
15
SSE
5
NW
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
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NNE
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ENE
10
SSE
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High Tide
1:46AM0.79m
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
Low Tide
8:05PM0.15m
7:55AM0.12m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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