
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s coming up for Matunuck over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’ve got a long, disappointing wait on our hands before anything even remotely worth paddling out for shows up.
The forecast kicks off with a serious dud. From Monday the 7th right through to the afternoon of Thursday the 18th, we are looking at a solid 11-day stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions. We’re talking about wave heights barely reaching 3 ft, with the combined swell energy mostly sitting in the weak double digits (between 7 and 71). The winds are a mixed bag of cross, cross-on, and a few clean offshore moments, but there’s just no swell to put them to use. It’s a total write-off. You’re not missing a thing.
Now, late on Friday the 18th, things finally perk up a little. The afternoon brings a glassy session with a 4 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a short 5 seconds. The combined energy finally hits a moderate 102, but with that short period and the size being small, it’s still only going to offer up soft, weak little waves. Not a standout, but at least it’s a paddle.
The only real, proper highlight in this whole 16-day window hits us on the morning of Saturday the 19th. It’s not the biggest, but the setup is clean. We get a 0.7 ft swell from the ESE with a north-northwest (NNW) offshore wind blowing at 12 mph. That offshore wind is a major win – it’s going to keep the surface glassy and clean at Matunuck (a reef setup that’s very consistent and sheltered, optimum direction from the SE). The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might see a few other heads out, but nothing crazy. The wave energy is teeny, just 17, so it’s a longboard or a foamie kind of day. It’s the only true standout, but it’s more about the clean conditions than any power.
After that, the final few days of the forecast drop back off into tiny, weak surf again. The 20th through the 22nd of September offer nothing but 1 ft to 1 ft junk with onshore or cross winds. The whole window is a tough sell.
Honestly, for the first 11 days, if you’re looking for something to do, the wind is gonna be so strong and the surf so poor that the setup at Matunuck looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with those moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes.
Stay patient, check back in a week. The forecasts can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 268 | 394 | 264 | 108 | 62 | 47 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.05m | 6:07AM0.93m | 6:35PM1.09m | 7:00AM1.02m | 7:25PM1.11m | 7:48AM1.09m | 8:11PM1.11m | 8:34AM1.13m | 8:55PM1.08m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:37PM1.03m | 9:59AM1.12m | 10:18PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.03m | 00:24AM0.00m | 12:32PM-0.04m | 1:12AM-0.06m | 1:26PM-0.09m | 1:55AM-0.10m | 2:14PM-0.13m | 2:34AM-0.12m | 2:59PM-0.13m | 3:11AM-0.12m | 3:41PM-0.10m | 3:46AM-0.09m | 4:20PM-0.05m | 4:19AM-0.04m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 9 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 108 | 62 | 47 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | — |
3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | — | E 9 | — | S 6 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | NW 3 | — | N 2 | NE 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | S 2 | S 3 |
1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 20 | 268 | 394 | 264 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 110 | 447 | 503 | 752 | 688 | 867 | 1049 | 1065 | 178 | 19 | 22 | 43 | 43 | 626 | 752 | 752 | 224 | 867 | 170 | 236 |
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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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