Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E 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 (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid stretch ahead for Merewether - Ladies, but we’ve gotta pick our moments.
Right at the start, Wednesday morning the 19th looks promising. We’ve got a clean little 2ft swell from the ESE, with a light cross-off breeze. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year. The combined energy reads 204, a moderate pulse that should offer some fun, peelable waves. It’s just a shame the crowds can be a factor here—so get in early.
Don’t get too excited for the afternoon though. The wind swings onshore and the chop kills any quality. The rest of that week, from Thursday the 20th right through to Saturday the 22nd, is mostly flat or weedy. A few glassy moments on Saturday afternoon with a 1ft dribble, but nothing to rave about. Sunday the 23rd morning offers a clean 3ft on the face of it, but the period is a tiny 5 seconds, and the energy is weak. It’s just not going to stand up with any power.
A small window of clean, offshore conditions from Tuesday the 25th into Wednesday the 26th morning keeps things tidy, but the swell height is too small—2ft to 3ft with low period. It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a paddle.
Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning the 27th of August. The swell picks up to 5ft from the south, period holds at 8 seconds, with a lovely offshore breeze from the WNW. The energy is solid at 365—moderate but meaty. This is the best of the whole run: solid head-high waves at Merewether - Ladies, clean and groomed. That afternoon holds at 5ft, still clean with a cross-off wind. If you can only paddle out once in this 16-day window, this is your call.
Friday the 28th hangs in there with clean 4ft to 3ft surf from the SSE, still offshore, but the quality starts dropping off. Then from Saturday the 29th into the start of September, the size spikes, but the conditions turn ugly. By Sunday the 30th, we’re looking at a 10ft swell from the south but with strong, messy cross-onshore winds—that’s a full-blown washing machine. The energy reads a massive 4351, meaning there’s heaps of power, but it’s unsurfable for paddle surfing. A kite might have a ball here, but for a regular surfer? Forget it.
Pulling into the new month, Tuesday the 1st of September morning is worth mentioning. The swell drops back to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy and the energy is still a chunky 608. This could offer very clean, strong waves for the experts. The rest of the first week of September trails off into weak, onshore slop.
So overall, the standout is Thursday the 27th. Get it while it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 18 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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92 | 282 | 194 | 64 | 85 | 72 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 43 | 89 | 38 | 44 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | 1:52PM1.34m | 2:06AM0.94m | 2:52PM1.35m | 3:30AM0.91m | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | 6:35AM1.11m | 6:23PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.60m | 6:59AM0.54m | 8:45PM0.63m | 7:47AM0.60m | 10:07PM0.62m | 8:49AM0.64m | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | 11:53AM0.55m | 1:10AM0.29m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
86 | 14 | 194 | 64 | 56 | 72 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 38 | 44 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
92 | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 |
26 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | SSW 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 3 |
— | 282 | 45 | — | 85 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 21 | 32 | 17 | — | — | 43 | 89 | 12 | 9 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 20 | 143 | 176 | 167 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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