
Surf Forecasts:
Merewether - Ladies surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t rush.
Right now, Tuesday morning at Merewether - Ladies has a tiny 0.3ft swell from the south, period 20 seconds, but it’s just poor surf. The energy is weak, and there’s a moderate offshore breeze, but nothing to ride. That continues through Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday bring a jump in size – 6ft to 8ft from the south and south-southwest – but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, lumpy and choppy. The energy picks up, but it’s messy. Thursday stays similar with rain and cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 17th has a drop to 3ft and 4ft, period short 6-7 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. Still poor. Saturday the 18th is 5ft from the southeast, but again, onshore wind and poor conditions. The energy is moderate, but the quality isn’t there. Sunday the 19th sees 6ft and 6ft from the east, period 10-11 seconds, energy moderate to strong, but onshore wind and rain keep it poor. Monday the 20th is similar – 5ft, cross-onshore, choppy.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 21st of July is a standout. Morning has a 4ft east swell, period 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – NW at 5 mph. Surf conditions are good with moderate wave energy. That’s a clean, decent-sized wave with light offshore wind. The water temp is 66°, about normal for this time of year.
Wednesday the 22nd morning is another glassy window – 4ft east swell, 10 seconds, wind from the west at 5 mph. Good surf conditions again. A solid little run.
Then Friday the 24th of July is the real highlight. Morning brings 6ft east swell, period 12 seconds, with a light offshore from the NW at 5 mph. Clean conditions, very good surf. The energy is strong. This is a good, solid groundswell with clean offshore wind. The break is a reef, so that long period (12 seconds) will work well here. The optimum swell direction is ESE, and this is coming from the east, so it’s close. Get on it.
Crowds are possible at Merewether - Ladies, so keep that in mind. It’s a very consistent spot, so it’s usually got a few people.
After that, the 25th to the 28th keep some 4ft to 5ft east swell, periods 11-12 seconds, with offshore or cross-offshore winds. Good to very good conditions. The energy stays moderate to strong. The 26th is clean with a light cross-offshore, worth a look.
The last couple of days, the 29th, drop off to 3ft and 2ft, not much to get excited about.
So, the best bet is Friday the 24th of July morning – 6ft east swell, 12 seconds, glassy offshore wind, clean, strong energy. Tuesday the 21st morning is also great for a cleaner, smaller session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 16 | S 5 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 5 | 15 | 428 | 1055 | 497 | 573 | 627 | 187 | 73 | 106 | 77 | 183 | 198 | 529 | 625 | 637 | 650 | 443 | 386 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 00:10AM1.45m | 1:01PM1.37m | 00:56AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:06PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.35m | 7:03PM0.58m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 | E 10 | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 21 | S 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
4 | 4 | 15 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 187 | 73 | 36 | 65 | 43 | 45 | 341 | 625 | 637 | 650 | 443 | 386 | 320 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 17 | S 24 | — | SSE 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
2 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 36 | 43 | 5 | 11 | — | 37 | 40 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 85 | 71 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 10 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 17 | E 8 | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
8 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 5 | 21 | — | — | 5 | 36 | 61 | 59 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 3 | 3 | 428 | 1055 | 497 | 573 | 627 | — | — | 106 | 77 | 183 | 198 | 529 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 176 | 70 | 6 | 94 | 41 | 77 | 91 | 41 | 40 | 67 | 63 | 70 | 182 | 42 | 109 | 94 | 109 | 90 | 33 | 0 |
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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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