
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are tiny with nothing really worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are both flat, save for some knee-high dribble. It’s not until Thursday morning, the 30th of July, that we finally see a pulse.
That Thursday morning, Merewether - Ladies will see a clean 5 ft swell from the S, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for a clean surface. The combined energy sits at 488 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push in the water. This is a solid, intermediate option to ease back into the week.
Friday the 31st sees the swell build, with a pulse of 6 ft S swell at 11 seconds in the morning. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lined up but with a little texture. The energy jumps to 651 (moderate). The afternoon gets a bit hairy with a stronger cross-onshore wind, so morning is the go.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a 5 ft SSE groundswell, with a long 12-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NW, just 6 mph. The energy is a meaty 607 (moderate). This is a reef break, and that long period groundswell will be wrapping in nicely, offering up some proper, clean lines. It’s a reef, so the long period should work a treat. It’s a very consistent spot, just be aware it can get a crowd on a morning like this.
We also have a big pulse for the experienced crew. Thursday morning, the 6th of August, a 8 ft SSE swell arrives with a 10-second period. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is a powerful 1051 (strong). This is serious size, and definitely for the experts only. The morning looks clean, but the afternoon wind swings onshore, so get in early.
The following week sees a bit of a drop-off, with smaller, more ordinary conditions. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August has a clean 5 ft SE swell with a light offshore, which is a decent option if you missed the earlier windows. The Monday the 10th also has a small, clean morning with a 3 ft ESE swell and a gentle offshore.
Overall, the best window for quality, clean surf is the Sunday the 2nd of August morning. The Thursday the 6th is for the big-wave chargers. Don't sleep on the Thursday the 30th for a clean, fun session either.
Keep it salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 16 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 484 | 327 | 606 | 646 | 865 | 479 | 300 | 322 | 367 | 595 | 372 | 234 | 259 | 194 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:30PM1.70m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.73m | 8:53AM1.27m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.51m | 2:18AM0.27m | 1:40PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
42 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 484 | 327 | 606 | 646 | 586 | 479 | 300 | 322 | 367 | 595 | 372 | 234 | 259 | 194 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 17 | SE 15 | SE 13 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 |
19 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 70 | 103 | 203 | 6 | 34 | 138 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | E 17 | E 17 | ENE 4 | E 7 | S 20 | E 12 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 2 | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 865 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 45 | 484 | 243 | 165 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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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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