
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,537 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Merewether - Ladies this week:
The surf forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna lie to ya – the next week and a bit is a bit of a mixed bag for Merewether - Ladies, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get your heart pumping. The water’s sitting at a pretty standard 66°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes this Wednesday, the 22nd of July. It’s a small one, with waves around 3ft coming from the ENE, but the wind is a steady offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 138, so it’s not flat, but it’s not gonna blow your mind either. This is more of a sneaky paddle for a few soft ones.
Thursday the 23rd drops off a touch, with 2ft in the morning and a glassy 2ft in the afternoon from the east. The wind goes glassy in the arvo too – it’s a beautiful, clean session for the longboard if you’ve got the patience for tiny waves. The energy is weak, at 50.
Friday the 24th sees a spike in size, with 6ft to 7ft from the south, but the wind is cross and cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The energy is moderate to strong (961), but the quality is just not there. I’d give it a miss.
Now, the first standout. Saturday the 25th of July. The morning brings 5ft of south swell, with a period of 11 seconds, so it’s groundswell with some real push. The wind is offshore from the WNW, and it’s clean. The energy is strong at 604. This is a great session for an intermediate surfer – a solid, punchy wave with good shape. The afternoon stays clean with 5ft, but the morning is the pick.
Sunday the 26th is another good one. Morning sees 6ft from the south, 11-second period, and a light offshore from the west. Clean as a whistle, with strong energy at 697. This is your second standout. The sets will have some power, and the crowds are possible, so get in early.
The surf drops off through Monday and Tuesday, with small, onshore junk. Then things get a bit wild.
Thursday the 30th of July. We’ve got a big 10ft south-southeast swell, but the wind is cross and onshore. The energy is massive at 1806, but it’s a messy, blown-out wall of water. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.
Friday the 31st is similar, with 8ft from the SE and rain showers, plus a strong cross-onshore wind. Choppy and ugly. Give it a miss.
The second week starts to look promising again. Saturday the 1st of August – morning has 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, and a clean offshore from the NNW. The energy is solid at 570. It’s a very good session, clean and fun. The afternoon is glassy with 4ft.
Sunday the 2nd holds 3ft from the SSE, clean in the morning with a light offshore. A good, clean fun-sized wave.
Then we get a lull of small, ordinary waves until… Thursday the 6th of August. This is the big one. The morning sees a massive 16ft south swell, with a 12-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. The combined energy is an enormous 11474 – that’s proper, powerful, storm-churned groundswell. This is for experts only. The wave will be heavy, raw, and dangerous. The afternoon is 15ft from the south with onshore wind, so it’ll be a mess. But that Thursday morning… if you’ve got the skill and the nerve, that’s the session of the forecast.
So, the two true standouts are Saturday the 25th for a clean, fun intermediate day, and that Thursday the 6th of August for the big-wave crew. The rest is mostly small or ordinary, with a few days of blown-out junk in between.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 152 | 588 | 709 | 1355 | 595 | 424 | 383 | 695 | 449 | 293 | 194 | 154 | 92 | 29 | 18 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.37m | 2:44AM1.04m | 3:40PM1.40m | 3:53AM0.99m | 4:35PM1.45m | 5:04AM0.98m | 5:25PM1.52m | 6:05AM1.02m | 6:09PM1.59m | 6:54AM1.08m | 6:51PM1.65m | 7:37AM1.15m | 7:30PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.54m | 10:35PM0.63m | 9:30AM0.57m | 11:38PM0.58m | 10:24AM0.58m | 00:26AM0.50m | 11:18AM0.57m | 1:07AM0.42m | 12:09PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.51m | 2:18AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 |
118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 24 | 357 | 709 | 1355 | 595 | 424 | 383 | 695 | 449 | 293 | 194 | 154 | 92 | 29 | 18 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 |
17 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 15 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | S 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | S 18 |
3 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 24 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | — | W 2 | WNW 2 | — | SSW 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | W 3 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 152 | 588 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 45 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Merewether - Ladies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Merewether - Ladies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Merewether - Ladies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Merewether - Ladies 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 (Merewether - Ladies) 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 Merewether - Ladies 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Merewether - Ladies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.










