Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSW 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 (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty, and let me tell you what's on the cards for Merewether - Ladies. It's a reef break and pretty consistent around here, so we've got some options.

Alright, looking ahead to Thursday the 30th of July, the swell is starting to kick in, and it’s looking like the first real chance to get wet. Thursday morning is the standout. We've got a clean 6ft south-southwest swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a solid moderate (616). The wind will be light, around 10 km/h from the west, which is cross-offshore. That's clean, that’s good shape, and for an intermediate, this is the pick of the whole spell. The water temp is sitting at 18°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Friday the 31st will see similar size in the morning, around 6ft from the south, but the wind swings southwest at 15 km/h, making it cross-shore. It gets a bit messy and the energy is still moderate (602), but it's not as clean. Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7ft, but the onshore wind from the south at 20 km/h puts a chop on it; the energy gets strong (1529), but it’s chopped out. Saturday the 1st of August is not much better – around 5ft in the morning with a light southwest crosswind, but it’s just not coming together.

Hold on, Sunday the 2nd of August morning is another moment to circle. The swell is 6ft from the south-southeast, period bumps up to 12 seconds, and the energy is solid moderate (847). The wind is light from the north at 10 km/h, giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. This is quality, with more energy and a longer period between sets.

After that, the surf tails off. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th have smaller, much weaker surf. Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 5th of August right through to Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3ft with very weak energy (under 150). There's a morning here and there with glassy conditions, like on Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 8th, but the swell is just too small to be worthwhile for surfing. It's a week-long gap of no-good options.

Things might start whispering again late in the second week. Thursday the 13th of August morning brings a 5ft south swell with moderate energy (483) and a brisk 20 km/h west-northwest offshore wind. It will be clean, and then that afternoon the wind drops to glassy with a 4ft south swell and moderate energy (373). That Thursday afternoon looks like the most promising of the distant outlook, but it’s a long way off.

For the standout, you have to go with Thursday the 30th of July morning. Good size, clean, and the timing is right. If you miss that, Sunday the 2nd of August morning is your other solid option. The rest of it is a lot of waiting and watching small surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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156
612
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792
598
884
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441
416
1016
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512
515
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170
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45
130
18
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
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SW
15
WSW
10
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15
SSE
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WNW
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20
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High Tide
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
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
Low Tide
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
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
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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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