
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,918 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Merewether - Ladies.
The next couple of weeks start off pretty lackluster, to be honest. We've got a lot of small, windy, and messy conditions to get through before anything tidy shows up. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday afternoon (14th September) kicks things off, but it’s not worth paddling out. We’re looking at a weak 2ft south swell with a moderate cross-shore wind and a chop on it. The combined wave energy is weak (113). Nothing to get excited about.
Tuesday morning (15th) actually sees some clean conditions with a gentle offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 1ft from the south, and energy is almost nothing (34). It’s clean, but you’d be floating more than surfing.
Things get a bit serious on Wednesday morning (16th). A solid 10ft south swell rolls in, with combined energy getting up there (1477). The problem is a fresh cross-shore wind is making a lumpy mess of it. By the afternoon, it's even bigger at 12ft, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it poor. This is more for experienced surfers only, and honestly, with that wind, you’d be fighting it. Definitely not the pick.
Thursday (17th) remains big and lumpy in the morning, 10ft south swell, with that cross-shore wind still blowing. The combined energy is very strong (3305). The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 7ft SSE swell and gentler onshore wind, but it's still not great.
Now, Friday morning (18th September) is where our first real standout sits. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE swell with a light offshore breeze from the northwest. The combined energy is moderate (357) and it’s clean. This is a solid, fun-sized wave for intermediates and a good way to start the weekend.
Saturday morning (19th) is also clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft from the south (200 energy). It’s surfable but small.
The following week is quiet again, with a few tiny days and poor conditions. Monday morning (28th September) is another standout, but it’s a long way off. We’re looking at a 4ft ESE swell with a moderate offshore wind from the northwest, making for clean waves. The combined energy is moderate (222). By the afternoon, it bumps up to 5ft and stays clean with the same moderate offshore wind (365 energy). This one is promising, though keep in mind it's over a week away, so forecasts can shuffle.
For the absolute best on offer, I’d say Friday morning, 18th September, is your top call – clean, head-high waves and light offshores. Monday 28th September is the other one to keep an eye on as we get closer. Crowds at Merewether - Ladies can show up sometimes, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | ESE 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 |
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85 | 91 | 17 | 15 | 650 | 1453 | 2482 | 2291 | 1924 | 825 | 436 | 322 | 300 | 207 | 108 | 106 | 57 | 40 | 25 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:25PM1.32m | 10:48AM1.50m | 11:03PM1.19m | 11:27AM1.46m | 11:44PM1.07m | 12:11PM1.41m | 00:35AM0.98m | 1:02PM1.36m | 1:45AM0.92m | 2:03PM1.34m | 3:16AM0.92m | 3:09PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM0.31m | 4:24AM0.32m | 5:12PM0.39m | 4:55AM0.41m | 6:01PM0.48m | 5:28AM0.51m | 6:59PM0.55m | 6:08AM0.59m | 8:08PM0.59m | 7:03AM0.67m | 9:25PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.71m | 10:30PM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | NE 7 | E 14 | — | E 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 4 |
85 | 45 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 1375 | 825 | 436 | 322 | 300 | 207 | 108 | 106 | 57 | 40 | 25 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | E 14 | ENE 14 | — | — | E 13 | S 19 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | ENE 4 | S 17 | S 17 | S 10 |
3 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 20 | — | — | 3 | 28 | 3 | 32 | 102 | 91 | 87 | 95 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 13 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | S 19 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 4 | ESE 7 | E 12 | SSE 16 | — | E 9 | S 17 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 25 | — | 1 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NW 2 | ESE 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 |
23 | 91 | 1 | 11 | 650 | 1453 | 2482 | 2291 | 1924 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 273 | 0 | 20 | 1385 | 94 | 741 | 829 | 128 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 45 |
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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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