
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mother Ivey s Spot M this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mother Ivey s Spot M in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's get into it. Rusty here. It's a pretty quiet start to the outlook for our spot.
Looks like we're in for a bit of a dry spell. We've got a block of several days coming up with nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are too small, the wind is messy, or both. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Sunday, July 26th.
We finally get a pulse of energy on the 26th, around midday. The swell is coming from the west at about 3ft with a period of 9 seconds. The key here is the wind is light offshore from the south-southwest, cleaning things up nicely. The water is a balmy 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wettie at home. The energy is moderate (168), so it's not a huge day but it's a start. This is about as good as it gets for a while. The waves are surfable, but the conditions are only ordinary.
Now, the Monday after that, July 27th, sees the swell size jump up. We're looking at 7ft from the west, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is strong cross-offshore from the south, which keeps the faces clean, but that wind is fresh. It's not beginner-friendly at that size. The energy is strong (581). This is a bigger, more powerful day, but it's a bit of a beast.
Then Tuesday, July 28th, is the standout. The swell is 6ft from the west, period 10 seconds. The wind is fresh offshore from the southwest, giving us clean, lined-up waves. The energy is very strong (696). The size is still in the expert zone, but the quality should be there for those who are game. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might still get a bit of company.
The whole two-week window is a tough one. The water is much warmer than normal, which is a nice bonus. But for the first 12 days, it's a write-off. The 27th and 28th offer the best hope, but they are for the experienced crew. After that, the swell drops back down again.
If you're looking for a paddle, Sunday the 26th is your best bet for a smaller, clean session, but the real juice is on the 28th if you've got the skills.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 7 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 |
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31 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 40 | 40 | 94 | 4 | 29 | 45 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:07PM6.71m | 6:34AM6.58m | 6:56PM6.95m | 7:21AM6.68m | 7:43PM7.04m | 8:07AM6.63m | 8:28PM6.94m | 8:52AM6.45m | 9:12PM6.68m | 9:35AM6.16m | 9:56PM6.29m | 10:19AM5.80m | 10:41PM5.83m | 11:06AM5.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:33AM0.23m | 12:53PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.06m | 1:40PM0.17m | 2:09AM0.06m | 2:24PM0.23m | 2:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.43m | 3:37AM0.50m | 3:51PM0.75m | 4:20AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.14m | 5:03AM1.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | |
— | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | WNW 7 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | WNW 11 | N 5 |
18 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 50 | 47 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 50 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 6 | W 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 9 | W 11 | W 7 | WNW 10 |
21 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 5 | — | W 21 | S 10 | SW 19 | W 19 | W 11 | W 8 | W 18 | W 7 |
31 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 20 | 14 | — | — | 22 | 17 | 40 | 40 | 94 | — | 29 | 45 | — | 11 | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 70 | 349 | 1 | 70 | 46 | 49 | 279 | 509 | 399 | 49 | 553 | 42 | 1 | 33 | 270 | 389 | 386 | 389 | 1 |
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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).
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