Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.1° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Merewether – Ladies. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, with an optimum direction from the ESE. The water temperature here is sitting at 65°F, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The start of the period is a bit of a slow burn. Thursday morning the 23rd is surfable but ordinary, with tiny 2ft waves from the E and a gentle offshore. It’s clean, but there’s no real energy to speak of – combined swell energy is a weak 69. The afternoon turns downright poor as the wind swings onshore. Friday the 24th offers a bit more size at 5ft from the S, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore, making it marginal at best.

Now, the weekend is where things start to get interesting. Saturday morning the 25th is a standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S with a solid 12 second period, and the combined energy hits a solid 696 – that’s moderate but punchy. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW, so it’ll be clean and lined up. This is the best session on offer, no doubt. The wave period is long enough to suggest good shape and energy, though at a beach/reef setup like this, that longer period can mean the waves might stand up a bit more. For an intermediate, this is a ripper. Sunday morning the 26th is also a cracker: 5ft from the S, 12 second period, combined energy of 602, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the W. Clean and fun. Both these mornings are the pick of the first week.

Monday the 27th drops back to 4ft, but the morning is still clean with a light cross-offshore. It’s good, but not as punchy. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny again, with the swell dropping to 0.7ft on Wednesday the 29th – that’s a dead spell. The period on Wednesday is a super long 16-19 seconds, but with almost no height, it’s a non-event.

Then on Thursday the 30th, things get serious. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a very strong combined energy of 1325. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NW, so it’s clean. But this is big – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts only. The period is 10 seconds, which is average, so it won’t be too straight. The afternoon gets even bigger at 12ft and 2230 energy, but the wind is cross-offshore. This is proper, heavy surf. For the average punter, it’s a spectator day.

Friday the 31st is a write-off. The wind is a near gale from the SW, and the swell is 12ft with a cross-shore. The combined energy is a massive 4733, but the conditions are dangerous and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing kind of day than a paddle session. The afternoon is a little better with a cross-offshore, but still 10ft – only for the brave.

The first week of August sees the swell drop back. Saturday the 1st has 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-offshore, and it’s marginal. The energy is still moderate at 617. Sunday the 2nd is smaller again at 4ft, and the wind turns cross-onshore in the afternoon, making it choppy. From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 7th, the swell hovers around the 3ft to 4ft mark, with some clean mornings but nothing that really gets the heart pumping. The combined energy stays weak to moderate, under 300. The wind is often cross-offshore or glassy on the morning of Tuesday the 4th, which is a nice little window for a clean but small session.

So, the clear standout is Saturday morning the 25th of July, with Sunday morning a close second. The big swell on the 30th is for experts only, and the end of the month is a write-off. The first week of August is a bit of a lull, with small, clean mornings but nothing to write home about.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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1
0
0
0
2
4
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
19
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
39
143
464
464
1442
643
361
279
576
507
296
179
160
133
56
50
48
46
7
1263
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
SE
20
SW
15
SW
5
SE
15
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
15
E
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
SSW
35
S
25
S
Wind State
off
on
cross
cross
on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:16AM1.21m
8:08PM1.73m
Low Tide
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
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
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6:50
6:48
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6:48
6:47
6:47
6:46
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
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5
Temp °C
19
19
13
12
13
12
15
18
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15
15
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16
16
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19
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13
Feels °C
15
16
7
9
10
9
11
15
11
12
13
15
15
14
12
14
15
11
9
6
7
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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).

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.

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