Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Merewether - Ladies.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a real standout coming up in the second week that’s worth circling on the calendar. For the most part, we’re looking at small, clean-ish waves with a few windows of opportunity, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing until we hit that big pulse.

We kick off Monday morning, August 3rd, with a clean 3.6 ft SE swell pushing in at 11 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, so the surface will be glassy and inviting. The water is sitting at 64.2°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (306). It’s a nice, fun size for an intermediate, and it’s a reef break that’s very consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves. Keep an eye out for crowds, though – they can pop up here sometimes.

Monday afternoon takes a step back. The swell drops to 3.0 ft, and while the wind is still offshore from the NW, it’s picked up to 25 km/h. The wave energy is moderate (199), but that stiff breeze is going to make it feel a bit ordinary. Still surfable, but you’ll want to be in the morning session.

Tuesday morning, the 4th, sees a real drop. Swell is down to 1.3 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the W at 10 km/h, so it’s clean, but the wave energy is weak (45). It’s a super small, slow day. The afternoon gets even smaller – 1.0 ft from the ESE with a short 7-second period. Offshore wind from the NW saves it from being a total write-off, but the energy is barely there (24).

Wednesday the 5th is more of the same. Clean and small in the morning with a 1.3 ft E swell (10 seconds) and a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. Weak energy (43). The afternoon turns onshore from the NE, so it’s pretty flat and messy.

Thursday the 6th shows a slight bump. The morning brings a 2.3 ft S swell with an 8-second period. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean. The energy is still low (84), but it’s a step up from the last few days. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore breeze from the E, so it’s not great.

Friday the 7th has a similar story. 2.3 ft S swell with a 9-second period in the morning. Light cross-offshore wind from the WSW keeps it tidy. The energy is moderate (142). The afternoon turns onshore from the SSE, so it’s a no-go.

Saturday the 8th is a glassy morning special. 1.6 ft S swell, 8-second period, and the wind is dead calm. It’s small, and the energy is low (84), but it’s pure glass. A great little dawny for a longboard or a fish. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore from the ENE, so that’s it.

Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 11th is a run of small, clean mornings with cross-offshore winds, but the swell stays tiny – 1.6 ft to 2.3 ft. The wave energy is all weak to moderate (52 to 184). It’s all very ordinary, surfable if you’re desperate for a paddle, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon sessions are all ruined by onshore or cross-onshore breezes.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning, August 14th, is the standout. A solid 9.8 ft S swell rolls in with a 9-second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is massive (2078). This is a big, powerful swell. The break is a reef, so it should handle that size well, but that’s serious juice. Beginners should stay well clear – this is advanced territory only. The morning is the window; the afternoon turns cross-shore from the ENE and gets messy.

Saturday the 15th is still big but dropping. The morning sees a 5.2 ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and a cross-offshore wind from the W. The energy is moderate (396). It’s still a solid size, but the wind is a bit stronger, so it’s not as clean as Friday. The afternoon gets a cross-shore breeze from the SW, so it’s messy.

From Sunday the 16th onward, the swell fades back into the 1.6 ft to 3.9 ft range, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-shore. The wave energy drops off into the weak to moderate range (96 to 228). Another small, clean morning on Tuesday the 18th with a 2.0 ft E swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions (132 energy), but it’s small again.

So, the main event is undeniably that Friday morning, August 14th. Get on it early for the biggest, cleanest waves of the forecast. The rest of the time,

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