Merewether - Ladies Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° S 151.77° E

Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.2° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with 3,907 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s be honest right up front: the next week and a bit is a write-off for any decent surf at Merewether – Ladies. The first recommendation doesn’t come until July 20, so you’re looking at a solid eight-day gap with nothing worth paddling for. The early days are all marked “poor surf conditions” – a mix of tiny swell, onshore winds, and a couple of days where the wind is howling and the waves are just a mess. There’s a moment on the 15th where the energy jumps up (277) but that’s blown out by a strong cross-shore, and the 16th through 19th are all onshore, lumpy, and big but ugly. The 19th finally gets a “marginal” score, but it’s still 12 ft of onshore slop – not worth your time.

The standout window opens on Monday, July 20. That morning is your best bet. You’ve got a clean 7 ft easterly swell (period 10 seconds) with a light cross-off breeze from the north at just 3 mph. The combined energy sits at 1048 – moderate to strong – and the conditions are described as “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” That size is pushing into expert territory, but with that wind, it’ll be well-shaped and clean. This is a reef break, so the long-period groundswell won’t be an issue here – it’ll line up nicely.

The July 21 morning is also worth a look: 6 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, with a clean offshore northwesterly at 9 mph. Energy is 723, still solid, and it’s “gentle offshore and clean.” Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Merewether – Ladies, so expect a few locals out, but it won’t be a zoo.

Water temp is 66°F, which is about normal for the time of year – no anomaly to speak of.

After that, the swell drops off fast. The 23rd has a small 4 ft easterly with clean morning conditions, but it’s only a 2/10 score. The 24th holds a tiny 3 ft easterly with clean cross-off winds, but it’s barely surfable. By the 25th and beyond, you’re looking at knee-high dribble.

So, the only real call is the 20th morning – that’s the standout. The 21st morning is a solid backup. Everything else in this 16-day window is either blown out, too big with bad wind, or too small. Don’t hold your breath for the first week – just wait for that Monday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Period (s)
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ESE
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12
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11
0.1
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21
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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240
2505
1102
711
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532
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699
1117
2200
3629
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
7:23PM1.91m
8:13AM1.29m
8:15PM1.95m
9:04AM1.33m
9:04PM1.94m
9:52AM1.37m
9:52PM1.87m
10:39AM1.38m
10:39PM1.76m
11:26AM1.38m
11:24PM1.61m
12:13PM1.37m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
2:14AM0.14m
1:41PM0.37m
3:03AM0.09m
2:35PM0.36m
3:50AM0.09m
3:28PM0.36m
4:35AM0.12m
4:20PM0.40m
5:17AM0.18m
5:12PM0.45m
5:58AM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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