
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Matunuck. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but I gotta be honest with you – it’s looking pretty flat and frustrating for the most part.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the pattern is grim. There’s a big gap of nothing happening for the first week and a bit. We don’t get a single worthwhile wave until the very end of the month, and even then, it’s not exactly what you’d call a standout. The surf just isn’t cooperating.
We start off on Friday the 24th of July with nothing. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft from the S, with a short period of 7 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Wind is cross-on and choppy, and the combined energy is weak (76). This is a total write-off, and unfortunately, this repeats day after day. Saturday the 25th, Sunday the 26th, Monday the 27th – it’s all the same story. Small, weak swell, cross-shore winds, and a combined energy that barely cracks 80. It’s a long, dry spell.
The situation doesn’t really improve until the 30th of July. On Thursday morning, we finally see a bit of a pulse. A 3ft S swell with a 9-second period shows up, and the wind goes offshore from the N, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy jumps to 174 (moderate). It’s surfable, but the wave comment says it’s very ordinary. Still, it’s the first real chance in a week. Thursday afternoon gets a little bigger, 5ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, boosting the energy to 466, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s not as clean as the morning.
Friday the 31st of July morning has another clean window with a 4ft S swell, but the energy is dropping (199). Then we slide back into mediocrity. The first few days of August are a mess of onshore wind and weak, choppy surf. The 2nd of August sees a 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is moderate (344-375), so it’s messy.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. It’s glassy. The wind is dead calm from the NE. But the swell is tiny – only 2ft from the S with an 8-second period. The energy is weak (95). It’s clean, but there’s barely a wave to ride.
Then, right at the end of the forecast, on Friday the 7th of August morning, we get a bit of a bump. A 6ft SSW swell with a 7-second period hits, giving us a combined energy of 319 (moderate). The period is short, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and disorganized, but that’s the biggest swell of the whole 16 days. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the only day with any real power.
For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a tough run. It’s a reef break, and it’s sheltered from the swell, so it needs a good direction to light up. The winds are often wrong, and the swell is mostly too small. The best bet is to keep an eye on that Thursday the 30th of July morning for a clean, offshore session on a small wave, or hold out for the 7th of August for a bit more size, even if it’s sloppy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 23 | 45 | 49 | 76 | 73 | 85 | 37 | 62 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 83 | 99 | 162 | 452 | 319 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:06PM0.89m | 5:27AM0.69m | 5:56PM0.91m | 6:18AM0.73m | 6:43PM0.94m | 7:06AM0.77m | 7:27PM0.98m | 7:50AM0.82m | 8:09PM1.01m | 8:32AM0.86m | 8:49PM1.02m | 9:13AM0.90m | 9:28PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.19m | 11:45AM0.18m | 1:03AM0.16m | 12:33PM0.16m | 1:39AM0.12m | 1:14PM0.12m | 2:12AM0.08m | 1:52PM0.09m | 2:41AM0.05m | 2:28PM0.07m | 3:09AM0.03m | 3:02PM0.05m | 3:36AM0.02m | |||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 20 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
35 | 19 | 45 | 49 | 1 | 73 | 85 | 37 | 62 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 99 | 162 | 452 | 319 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 5 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SW 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
33 | 23 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | S 7 | SSW 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
8 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | NNE 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 76 | — | 5 | 21 | 30 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 83 | 44 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 733 | 4 | 4 | 704 | 1 | 0 | 430 | 1 | 111 | 631 | 5 | 110 | 454 | 330 | 236 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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