Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the surf for Merewether - Ladies.

Right now, the waves are tiny and pretty average. We’re in for a bit of a wait. The first few days are just small, weak stuff. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th have 1ft Easterly and Southerly swells, but the energy is low (42 and 52), and the wind is just okay. The water is about 64°, which is normal for this time of year.

We get a little bump on Friday the 7th morning with a 2ft SSE swell and some clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is still moderate (116). It’s surfable, but nothing special. Saturday the 8th morning is glassy with a 1ft SSE swell, but it’s tiny. We need more power.

The real action starts next week. Monday the 10th morning has a clean 3ft ENE swell with a strong offshore wind (25 mph), but the energy is moderate (182). That wind is so strong it’ll be a real paddle battle.

Things look promising on Tuesday the 11th. The morning is 4ft from the South with a clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 349 (moderate). The afternoon is even better – 4ft South, strong offshore wind, and good energy (326). This is one of the true standouts. The waves will be clean and have some punch, perfect for the intermediate surfer. It’s a reef break and it’s very consistent, but you can expect some company, so get there early.

Wednesday the 12th drops off, but then we get a big pulse. Thursday the 13th morning is the best in the window. The swell hits 7ft from the South, with a clean cross-offshore wind and the combined energy is a strong 705. This is serious, powerful groundswell. The 9-second period will give it shape. The water is still clean. This is for experienced surfers only – 7ft is a big, serious wave. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so it’s less clean.

The days from Friday the 14th through the 19th are a mixed bag. The swell hangs around, often over 5ft, but the wind is a problem. It’s mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s a lot of energy in the water (often 400-500+), but the wind just ruins it. Not worth it unless you’re a die-hard.

Then, on the last day, Thursday the 20th, we get a treat. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft SE swell and a 10-second period. The energy is 253 (moderate). The wind is dead calm and the waves will be clean. It’s a great way to end the forecast. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, but the morning is the pick.

The absolute best windows are Tuesday the 11th afternoon and Thursday the 13th morning. The 11th is the best for a clean, fun, solid day, while the 13th is the big day for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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