Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.6° 

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


Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at charts for this patch of coastline all morning. We’ve got a run of surf coming through, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Let’s break it down.

The first solid window kicks off on Saturday morning, 1st August. We’re looking at Merewether - Ladies (reef). The water’s sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. That morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and a light W wind making it cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (414). It’s not the biggest, but the conditions are clean and it’s a very consistent spot. This is a solid start, but honestly, the better stuff is right around the corner.

Now, Sunday morning, 2nd August – this is the standout of the first week. The swell drops slightly to 5ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy shoots up to strong (917), and we’ve got a light NNW wind – cross-off and clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The longer period means better shaped waves and more energy, though at a reef break like this, it’ll handle it beautifully. It’s an intermediate spot, but with that size, it’s still manageable for most. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday, 3rd August, keeps things rolling with a 4ft SE swell at 11 seconds, and a solid NW offshore wind of 15 km/h. The energy is moderate (311) and the waves will be clean. It’s a good follow-up session, but not the highlight.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Tuesday, 4th August, right through to Wednesday, 12th August, the surf is poor or non-existent. There’s a few days with tiny waves under 2ft and very weak energy (values like 36 and 25), and even when a little pulse comes through on Thursday, 6th August (5ft S swell), the wind turns cross-on and it’s marginal. This is a proper gap of about 8 days where you’re better off doing something else.

Thursday, 13th August, sees a bump in size – 7ft from the S, but with a moderate cross-shore wind and a period of 9 seconds. The energy is strong (697), but the conditions are messy, with a cross-chop. That’s getting into bigger territory, but it’s not clean. Given the wind and the setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The real magic, though, is the second week. Saturday morning, 15th August – we’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a massive 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (959). With a light NNW wind – cross-off and clean – this is setup for perfection. At a reef, that long period will produce long, lined-up waves. It’s a bit smaller in height, but the quality will be unreal. This is another standout. Keep in mind, long-range forecasts can shift, but this one’s got promise.

Sunday morning, 16th August, still has some energy with a 3ft S swell at 14 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the east and there’s rain showers. The energy is very strong (1028), but the conditions are marginal. Probably one to watch from the carpark.

So, the two picks: Sunday 2nd August morning and Saturday 15th August morning. Don’t sleep on them.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
3
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
13
1.4
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
409
351
280
737
558
583
297
191
53
25
10
23
33
128
356
292
397
550
380
304
176
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ESE
10
N
10
N
20
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
20
W
5
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
10
W
10
WNW
10
E
5
NNW
5
W
15
ESE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:05AM1.34m
9:59PM1.64m
10:41AM1.36m
10:37PM1.56m
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.42m
4:33AM0.21m
4:27PM0.43m
5:07AM0.25m
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
6:25AM0.36m
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
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Temp °C
13
15
15
16
17
17
20
20
17
17
19
13
15
15
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13
14
16
15
Feels °C
12
13
12
14
12
13
15
14
13
12
16
8
11
12
9
12
11
10
12
13
13
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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).

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