
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,794 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty slow start, but there's a solid pulse of energy coming through mid-week. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick steamer just yet.
The first decent session looks like it'll be Monday morning, the 7th of September. We've got a 5ft S swell rolling in, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light WSW offshore. That's a clean look for Merewether - Ladies (reef). The combined energy is moderate at 396, so there's enough push to get a few. It's a very consistent break, so you can expect plenty of waves. It's an exposed spot, and the swell is coming from the S, which is close to the preferred ESE. This is a solid option, but keep in mind that crowds are sometimes an issue here.
The standout of the whole period, and the one you really want to circle, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1025. The wind is a gentle SE cross-onshore, which leaves it a bit choppy, but the size is there. The Tuesday afternoon session is even cleaner, with a 8ft SSE swell at 11 seconds and a light SE onshore wind. That's a lot of water moving. This is definitely for the more experienced crew; at over 8ft in the morning, it's pushing into expert territory, but it's the best quality on offer. The energy is huge (1244). This is the one.
The rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday morning, the 9th, has a clean 5ft SSE swell with a NW offshore wind, which is a good call for a more manageable session. But after that, the wind swings onshore and it gets lumpy. By Thursday, the 10th, the swell is up around 8ft, but the wind is a fresh SSE cross-onshore at 19 mph, making it a messy, lumpy mess. That's more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
The second week fades out. The swell drops, and the wind stays mostly cross-onshore. There's a silver lining on Monday the 14th, with a 6ft SSE swell and a clean NW offshore wind in the morning. It's a short period at 7 seconds, but the light wind makes it worth a paddle. The afternoon holds similar with a NNE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 358 and 418.
After that, it's a long stretch of small, choppy, and onshore slop right through to the 19th. The 17th has a 12-second period, but the swell is tiny at 2ft, so it's not going to do much. The 18th and 19th are flat with strong winds.
So, to sum it up: the first half of the week has the best potential. The real standout is Tuesday the 8th, with those big, powerful SSE swells, but it's for the big dogs. Monday the 7th and Wednesday the 9th mornings are your best bets for a cleaner, more manageable wave. The second week is a write-off, with only a brief window of clean conditions on the 14th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | 96 | 58 | 42 | 20 | 74 | 1241 | 317 | 240 | 669 | 901 | 1121 | 628 | 391 | 377 | 1794 | 1129 | 662 | 628 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | 3:58PM1.58m | 5:08AM1.11m | 5:08PM1.65m | 6:07AM1.21m | 6:08PM1.71m | 6:55AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.74m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.54m | 9:49PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.55m | 11:04PM0.32m | 10:30AM0.51m | 00:02AM0.23m | 11:39AM0.42m | 00:51AM0.15m | 12:36PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
61 | 96 | 58 | 42 | 20 | 74 | 1241 | 317 | 240 | 2 | 901 | 1121 | 628 | 391 | 2 | 64 | 1129 | 662 | 628 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | S 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 |
50 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 104 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 11 | ENE 7 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | SSE 24 | E 15 | S 18 |
3 | — | 2 | 9 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 54 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | W 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 669 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 377 | 1794 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 555 | 41 | 0 | 78 | 213 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 290 | 257 | 486 |
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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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