
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and we’re looking at Merewether – Ladies reef over the next couple of weeks.
The first bit of surf worth paddling out for is on Thursday morning, July 30. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but at 8ft, it’s a big one – definitely for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW, so the lineup should be clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2023 (strong to very strong), so there’s plenty of push. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year. Get in early before the wind shifts.
That afternoon, the swell drops to 5ft and the wind swings onshore from the south, turning it choppy and messy. Not worth it.
Friday, July 31 is a write-off. The morning is cross-shore with a light breeze, but the swell is average at 5ft, and the energy is only moderate. The afternoon gets worse with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and 7ft swell that’s choppy and hard to ride.
Saturday morning, August 1 offers a glimmer of hope. The swell is 5ft from the SSE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The period is 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 413 (moderate). It’s a good morning for a session, but it’s not the standout.
Sunday morning, August 2 is where things get interesting. The swell is 6ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. Combined energy is 810 (moderate to strong). This is a solid morning for intermediate surfers, just be aware that a long period swell like this can break a bit straight on a reef, but the conditions should make up for it.
From Monday, August 3 through to Wednesday, August 5, the swell drops off significantly. Morning sessions are small (3ft to 4ft) with clean offshore winds, but the energy is low. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7 are poor. The swell is small, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore, making for choppy, crumbly waves. The afternoons are especially bad.
Saturday, August 8 has a tiny 3ft swell with a glassy morning wind from the WNW. It’s clean, but the energy is only 160 (weak). More of a longboard or cruise session.
Sunday, August 9 is a flat day with a 2ft swell and glassy conditions. The period is 13 seconds, but there’s just not enough size.
Now, the next real standout comes on Monday morning, August 10. Swell is 5ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. Combined energy is 478 (moderate). The waves should be clean and well-shaped. This is a good session for intermediates.
Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12 are mostly blown out by strong offshore winds (19 mph+) that will make the surface clean but the wave face small and hard to ride. The swell is tiny.
Thursday, August 13 is a better morning with a 2ft easterly swell, 13-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. Energy is 275 (moderate). Clean, but small.
The last big call is on Friday morning, August 14. Swell jumps to 6ft from the south, period 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. Combined energy is 1039 (strong to very strong). This is a big, powerful swell – definitely for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and clean, so it’ll be a good session if you’ve got the skills.
Overall, the best windows are Sunday morning, August 2 and Friday morning, August 14. Both have solid swell, good wind, and clean conditions. The rest of the period is hit or miss, with a lot of small, choppy or blown-out days.
Keep your eyes on the long-range – the 14th is looking promising but things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1293 | 427 | 750 | 490 | 799 | 505 | 409 | 294 | 342 | 795 | 549 | 515 | 297 | 194 | 89 | 15 | 12 | 60 | 149 | 132 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.73m | 9:29AM1.31m | 9:21PM1.70m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:59PM1.64m | 10:41AM1.36m | 10:37PM1.56m | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.19m | 3:02PM0.43m | 3:59AM0.19m | 3:43PM0.42m | 4:33AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.25m | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 |
724 | 427 | 750 | 490 | 539 | 505 | 409 | 294 | 244 | 795 | 549 | 515 | 297 | 194 | 89 | 10 | 12 | 60 | 149 | 132 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | E 17 | SE 14 | S 21 | E 16 | S 19 | SE 14 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 342 | 6 | 189 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | E 12 | S 22 | S 21 | E 8 | S 20 | E 15 | S 19 | S 6 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 13 | E 18 | E 12 |
3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | W 2 | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
1293 | — | — | — | 799 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
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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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