
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Merewether – Ladies. This reef setup is exposed to the south-east and likes swell from the ESE, so we’re watching that direction closely. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The forecast kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 2nd of August morning has a 5ft swell from the SSE at 13 seconds, with a light north wind blowing cross-off. Combined energy is strong at 1002, so there’s some proper push in the water. That’s solid, but at that size and period it’s really only for experienced surfers – don’t take it lightly. The afternoon drops off quick and gets messy with an onshore shift, so the morning is the only window. Monday morning the 3rd is smaller at 4ft from the SE, 11 seconds, and a clean offshore north-northwest breeze. Energy is moderate at 306. It’s a fun, manageable size for intermediates, but nothing to write home about.
Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th is a flat spell – swell drops to barely 1ft to 3ft with poor conditions. A few days of not much happening. Thursday the 6th morning sees a bit of a pulse – 4ft from the south at 8 seconds, clean with a light offshore wind, energy 258. It’s short-period windswell, a bit junky, but rideable. Friday the 7th morning is the first standout – glassy conditions, no wind, and a 5ft south swell at 9 seconds. Energy is moderate at 386. It’ll be clean and fun for a confident intermediate, and with crowds listed as sometimes, you might get a few friends out, but not a zoo.
The weekend of the 8th and 9th is small again – 2ft to 3ft, ordinary, not worth rushing for. Monday the 10th gets blown out by strong offshore winds – 25 mph offshore is clean but makes paddling a battle. Not the day. Tuesday the 11th morning brings a proper groundswell pulse – 4ft from the south at 10 seconds, offshore wind, energy 404. Clean, punchy, and consistent. That’s a solid session for intermediates.
Now, the real standout is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning serves up a 12ft SSE groundswell at 13 seconds – that’s very long period, deep ocean energy – with a light offshore northwest breeze and clean conditions. Combined energy is massive at 3448. This is expert territory only – way too big for beginners. It’ll be thick, powerful, and lined up. The reef should handle it beautifully, but you need to know what you’re doing. The afternoon holds at 10ft, still excellent, with a cross-off breeze. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 16th morning is still solid at 7ft from the SSE with cross-off wind – a step down but still excellent for strong intermediates.
After that, it fades quickly into small, poor conditions from Monday the 17th onward. No real standouts in the second week past that big Saturday.
Best of the whole run: glassy Friday the 7th morning for a clean, easy session, and the big Saturday the 15th morning for the hardcore crew. Don’t sleep on that Saturday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
822 | 549 | 533 | 292 | 187 | 85 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 82 | 94 | 224 | 235 | 297 | 397 | 372 | 304 | 180 | 112 | 140 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:12PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
822 | 549 | 533 | 292 | 187 | 85 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 82 | 94 | 224 | 235 | 297 | 397 | 372 | 304 | 180 | 112 | 140 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | E 15 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
174 | 221 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | S 21 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 15 | SSW 5 | S 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 | NE 7 | SE 15 | E 16 | E 9 |
6 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 338 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
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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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