
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mother Ivey s Spot M in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Mother Ivey's Spot M.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of the 16-day window is looking pretty bleak. We've got a solid gap of no real surf for the first few days. Friday afternoon, July 31st, kicks off with a tiny 1.0ft swell from the WNW, but it's blown out by a cross-shore wind and the combined energy is a weak 13. That's not even worth paddling out for. Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd, are tiny and weak too, with the swell barely hitting 2ft. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 65°F.
We're stuck in a quiet spell until Monday, August 3rd. That morning we get a little bump of 3ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 101 (moderate) and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. It's a small wave, but it's the first sign of life. Tuesday, August 4th, is a bit better. The swell picks up to 3ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon from the SW, with a moderate offshore wind that keeps it clean. The energy builds to 130. It's surfable, but ordinary.
The best of the forecast, and the only real standout, is on Wednesday, August 5th. The swell hits 5ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 236 (moderate) in the morning. The wind is offshore and clean. It's a solid, rideable size for the area, and the wind is on your side. That's your window. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's windswell, not groundswell, but at this size, it'll be fun.
The quality drops off hard after that. Thursday, August 6th, the wind swings cross-onshore and the swell drops. Friday, August 7th, is back to tiny 1.0ft and 0.7ft waves. The entire second week is a write-off. We get a spike in size on Sunday, August 9th, with a 8ft swell from the W, but it's a cross-shore mess with a combined energy of 915 (strong). That's big, but the conditions are "poor" – it's just a lumpy, cross-shore closeout. Definitely not for beginners, and only for experts who don't mind a battle. The rest of the week is a slow slide back to tiny, weak waves with onshore winds.
So, here's the bottom line: if you want a paddle, focus on Wednesday, August 5th. The morning will be your best bet with 5ft waves and clean offshore wind. The rest of the window is mostly a blank. This spot is fairly consistent, so it's a bit of a bummer, but these quiet runs happen. Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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10 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 84 | 47 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:32PM6.45m | 7:48AM6.22m | 8:05PM6.51m | 8:22AM6.24m | 8:39PM6.48m | 8:57AM6.18m | 9:15PM6.34m | 9:35AM6.03m | 9:55PM6.11m | 10:18AM5.79m | 10:41PM5.79m | 11:09AM5.50m | 11:39PM5.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:50AM0.60m | 2:01PM0.60m | 2:23AM0.57m | 2:33PM0.62m | 2:56AM0.63m | 3:07PM0.73m | 3:31AM0.78m | 3:45PM0.92m | 4:10AM1.01m | 4:29PM1.19m | 4:58AM1.30m | 5:23PM1.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
10 | 20 | 16 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 84 | 47 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | W 10 | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
3 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 1 | — | 19 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
27 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 9 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 247 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 70 | 56 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 228 | 123 | 45 | 46 | 596 |
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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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