
Surf Forecasts:
Mother Ivey s Spot M surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mother Ivey s Spot M over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Mother Ivey’s Spot M over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long, dry spell with hardly any surf to get excited about. From the start of August right through to the 11th, it’s mostly tiny, weak swell with messy winds. The wave energy is pathetic, barely getting into double digits on the 1st at just 40. There’s a bit of a bump on the morning of the 3rd with a clean 3ft from the WSW, but it’s just not enough to push through. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s pleasant for a swim, but that’s about it.
Things start to look a bit more promising on the 12th. The morning shows some life with a 4ft swell from the WSW and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy jumps to 231, which is moderate, but the wave comment is still just ‘surfable but very ordinary.’ Still, it’s the first real sign of something. The 13th morning is the standout in this quieter period – glassy conditions, a 4ft swell from the WSW, and a clean face. The energy is moderate at 167. It’s not huge, but with the wind glassed off, it’ll be the cleanest we’ve seen. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so it might be worth an early paddle.
Now, the real headline is the 16th. Sunday morning the 16th is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the WNW, with a moderate energy reading of 526 – that’s strong, proper energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze, so it’ll be clean. That’s a proper swell, but at 7ft it’s moving into expert territory – this isn’t one for beginners. The afternoon holds similar size at 8ft with energy at 639, but the conditions are described as ‘marginal’ due to tide or other factors. The morning of the 16th is your best bet for a real session, though it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. Don’t bother with the first 11 days unless you’re desperate for a float.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 6 |
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40 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 82 | 99 | 77 | 53 | 111 | 111 | 222 | 310 | 278 | 376 | 262 | 149 | 16 | 54 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:14PM5.23m | 00:53AM5.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:59AM1.61m | 6:35PM1.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 6 |
40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | 99 | 77 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 54 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
— | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 15 | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 4 | SW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | N 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — |
7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 111 | 111 | 222 | 310 | 278 | 376 | 262 | 149 | 52 | — | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 49 | 386 | 56 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 49 | 275 | 228 | 184 | 245 | 245 | 245 | 279 | 228 | 70 | 57 | 528 | 254 |
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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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