
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mother Ivey s Spot M this week:
The surf forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mother Ivey s Spot M in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your local stretch.
For the first week, honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. The surf is tiny and the conditions are messy. We’ve got a long gap with no real recommendations until we hit the end of the month. It’s a frustrating start, but hang in there, because the second week looks like it could be worth the wait.
The first real glimmer of something decent appears on Friday, July 31st. The afternoon at Mother Ivey s Spot M sees a jump in size with a 6 ft swell coming from the W, with a long 11-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The combined wave energy is a solid 658 (moderate), so there’s some proper push behind it. It’s not a massive standout, but it’s the first time the conditions line up for a good session.
Then comes the real prize. Sunday, August 2nd is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning swell is a solid 10 ft from the W, with that same 11-second period, pushing the energy up to 1736 (very strong). The afternoon is even bigger, with the same 10 ft swell and energy hitting 2126 (very strong). The wind stays a clean cross-offshore breeze. Now, this is proper heavy stuff—over 8 ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. It’s a point break or reef setup, which is perfect for a long-period groundswell like this, so it should offer some excellent, powerful waves. This is a serious session if you’ve got the skill.
Monday, August 3rd follows up with a still-impressive 7 ft swell from the W, though the period drops to 10 seconds. The energy is still high at 799 (moderate), and with clean cross-offshore winds, it’s a solid option for the experienced crew. It’s a step down from Sunday, but still a very good day.
Beyond that, the surf drops back. Thursday, August 6th has a 6 ft swell from the W, but the period is a short 8 seconds making it a bit crumbly, and the wind is a cross-offshore. It’s surfable, but not the classic. The rest of the window fades into small, weak waves.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a dud. The one session to circle on your calendar is Sunday, August 2nd at Mother Ivey s Spot M – that’s the big one, but it’s expert-only. Friday, July 31st afternoon is a good warm-up, and Monday, August 3rd is another solid day for the experienced.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to get excited about there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 200 | 293 | 330 | 251 | 72 | 59 | 81 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 73 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 31 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:11PM4.69m | 2:47AM4.66m | 3:21PM4.80m | 3:52AM4.82m | 4:19PM5.06m | 4:45AM5.10m | 5:07PM5.39m | 5:28AM5.40m | 5:47PM5.73m | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | 6:42AM5.94m | 6:58PM6.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM2.20m | 8:37PM2.21m | 9:10AM2.18m | 9:47PM2.07m | 10:13AM1.97m | 10:43PM1.80m | 11:03AM1.67m | 11:29PM1.48m | 11:44AM1.35m | 00:08AM1.17m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | 12:55PM0.82m | 1:18AM0.71m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 251 | 72 | 35 | 81 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 73 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | N 5 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 59 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 46 | 200 | 293 | 330 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 416 | 779 | 402 | 780 | 390 | 124 | 494 | 228 | 70 | 0 | 223 | 1 | 29 | 50 | 49 | 57 | 57 | 1 | 67 | 228 | 507 |
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Information about the Mother Ivey s Spot M Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mother Ivey s Spot M provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mother Ivey s Spot M can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mother Ivey s Spot M 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 (Mother Ivey s Spot M) 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 Mother Ivey s Spot M 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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