Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.7° 

Merewether - Ladies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
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E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
SSW
8
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
26
27
30
99
130
65
90
48
32
34
63
99
77
197
177
65
67
325
293
235
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NE
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
SE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
E
15
N
15
NNW
10
NE
35
NNW
35
WNW
35
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
4:12PM1.60m
5:05AM1.09m
5:19PM1.69m
6:15AM1.16m
6:20PM1.79m
7:11AM1.24m
7:13PM1.85m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
9:20AM0.49m
11:13PM0.37m
10:32AM0.48m
00:18AM0.26m
11:40AM0.43m
1:11AM0.16m
12:41PM0.36m
1:58AM0.10m
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Feels °C
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5
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11
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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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