Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
17.6°C
0.8° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S 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 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there’s some fun to be had if you pick your moments.

The overall pattern starts off with a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a window of clean conditions on Monday morning. The first real call is for Merewether - Ladies on Monday morning, August 24. It’s a reef setup, and it’s very consistent, so you know it’ll be doing its thing. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell out of the south, with a solid 10-second period. The wind is a light northerly, keeping it cross-off and clean. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (218), so there’s a bit of push to it. It’s a good, clean start to the week.

Moving into Tuesday morning, August 25, the swell picks up a little to 5ft, but it’s coming from the northeast with a short 7-second period, so it’s a bit windswelly and jumbled. The wind is light again, so it’ll be surfable, but it’s not the best shape. The south swell from Monday has faded.

Wednesday morning, August 26, is small and clean with a 2ft east-northeast swell, but it’s weak in energy (93). Nothing to get excited about.

Thursday morning, August 27, things get a bit more interesting with a 5ft south swell and a 9-second period. The wind is light and onshore, though, so it’s going to be a bit messy. The energy is moderate (332), but the conditions aren’t doing it any favours.

Now, here’s the highlight of the first week. Friday morning, August 28, is a standout. We’ve got a clean 4ft south swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light north-northeasterly, cross-off, making for some nice lines. The energy is solid (283). This is the one to aim for – clean, consistent, and the reef will be working.

Saturday morning, August 29, is another cracker. It’s glassy, with a light northerly breeze and a 4ft south-southeast swell, 10-second period. The energy is still good (242). If you’re free, get out there early before the sea breeze stuffs it up in the afternoon. This is your best bet of the whole run.

After that, the surf drops right off. Sunday, August 30, through to Tuesday, September 1, is small and messy, with weak energy and onshore winds. There’s a bit of a lull.

Wednesday, September 2, is clean but tiny – 1ft with a 11-second period, but the energy is weak (77). Not worth getting wet for.

Thursday, September 3, and Friday, September 4, are a bit more promising for the second week. The wind goes offshore from the northwest, so the conditions are clean, but the swell is small, around 2ft. The energy is weak. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s clean.

The second week’s best option looks like Saturday, September 5, but it’s a bit of a tease. The swell jumps up with a south-southeast groundswell, 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (705). But the swell is only 3ft, and the wind is cross-onshore from the east-southeast, so it’s going to be choppy. The long period will make it a bit wonky at the beach, but the reef might handle it.

Sunday, September 6, morning is a real long-range hope. A clean 3ft south-southeast swell with a 13-second period and light cross-off northerly winds. The energy is solid (307). It’s a week and a half out, so don’t book the day off work yet, but it’s a promising sign.

After that, Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8, are tiny and mostly blown out. The run fizzles out.

Overall, the standout windows are Friday morning, August 28, and Saturday morning, August 29. If you can only paddle out once, make it Saturday the 29th – that glassy morning is going to be special.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
1.4
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.4
S
9
1.2
S
8
0.8
S
12
1.1
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10
0.8
SSE
11
1
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
123
89
68
163
76
94
68
48
171
290
201
199
225
167
200
210
183
188
Wind (km/h)
15
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25
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
25
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
NE
5
N
20
E
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
5:52AM1.02m
5:41PM1.50m
6:35AM1.11m
6:23PM1.57m
7:12AM1.20m
7:02PM1.62m
7:46AM1.28m
7:40PM1.65m
8:19AM1.35m
8:17PM1.66m
8:52AM1.41m
8:54PM1.63m
Low Tide
11:59PM0.47m
11:00AM0.61m
00:36AM0.38m
11:53AM0.55m
1:10AM0.29m
12:39PM0.48m
1:42AM0.22m
1:22PM0.41m
2:14AM0.17m
2:02PM0.35m
2:46AM0.15m
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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