Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s be honest right up front: the next week and a bit is a write-off for any decent surf at Merewether – Ladies. The first recommendation doesn’t come until July 20, so you’re looking at a solid eight-day gap with nothing worth paddling for. The early days are all marked “poor surf conditions” – a mix of tiny swell, onshore winds, and a couple of days where the wind is howling and the waves are just a mess. There’s a moment on the 15th where the energy jumps up (277) but that’s blown out by a strong cross-shore, and the 16th through 19th are all onshore, lumpy, and big but ugly. The 19th finally gets a “marginal” score, but it’s still 12 ft of onshore slop – not worth your time.

The standout window opens on Monday, July 20. That morning is your best bet. You’ve got a clean 7 ft easterly swell (period 10 seconds) with a light cross-off breeze from the north at just 3 mph. The combined energy sits at 1048 – moderate to strong – and the conditions are described as “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” That size is pushing into expert territory, but with that wind, it’ll be well-shaped and clean. This is a reef break, so the long-period groundswell won’t be an issue here – it’ll line up nicely.

The July 21 morning is also worth a look: 6 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, with a clean offshore northwesterly at 9 mph. Energy is 723, still solid, and it’s “gentle offshore and clean.” Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Merewether – Ladies, so expect a few locals out, but it won’t be a zoo.

Water temp is 66°F, which is about normal for the time of year – no anomaly to speak of.

After that, the swell drops off fast. The 23rd has a small 4 ft easterly with clean morning conditions, but it’s only a 2/10 score. The 24th holds a tiny 3 ft easterly with clean cross-off winds, but it’s barely surfable. By the 25th and beyond, you’re looking at knee-high dribble.

So, the only real call is the 20th morning – that’s the standout. The 21st morning is a solid backup. Everything else in this 16-day window is either blown out, too big with bad wind, or too small. Don’t hold your breath for the first week – just wait for that Monday.

Rusty.

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