Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wategos this week:
The surf forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Wategos. It’s a point break that’s fairly exposed to swell, and it’s very consistent, so it always has something happening. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, no real surprises there.
First up, from Friday the 28th of August, we’ve got a bit of small swell showing, but honestly, it’s not much to get excited about. The combined energy is weak (45) for Friday morning, and it stays weak right through the weekend. Winds are offshore at times, which would make it clean, but the waves are tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, and short period (8-9 seconds). It’s more of a paddle and a float than a proper surf session. Saturday afternoon gets a little nudge of energy (59), but with rain showers and a moderate breeze, conditions are ordinary.
Monday the 31st looks even smaller, with only 1ft and energy dropping into the teens (22). Still clean offshore wind, but it’s flat.
Then, on Tuesday the 1st of September, there’s a tiny pulse of better energy – combined energy jumps to 165 (moderate) with a 3ft southeast swell, 8-second period, and glassy offshore wind from the SSE. That Tuesday morning is the best of a quiet run – clean, small, but still beginner-friendly. Crowds are always an issue here, so expect company.
After that, it goes quiet again. Wednesday and Thursday are back to poor surf, small swell (2ft to 2ft), and onshore wind messing things up. The energy stays weak (below 100).
Friday the 4th of September morning has a clean, light offshore breeze and 2ft, but energy is only 89, so it’s really just a chance to wet the line.
The weekend of the 5th and 6th brings a bump from the north, but it’s short period (5-6 seconds) and mostly onshore, so the quality is poor. Energy stays low to moderate (136 at best Saturday morning), but that north swell with onshore wind is messy.
The standout in this whole 16-day window is actually Tuesday morning, 9th September. That’s when we see a 4ft southeast swell, 9-second period, and combined energy of 198 – the strongest of the whole forecast. Winds are light from the south, offshore and clean. That’s the one morning to mark in the calendar. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best on offer, and the offshore wind will have Wategos looking clean and lined up. Just be ready for the usual crowd.
Everything after that fades again, with energy dropping back under 100 through to the 12th. So, a long run of small stuff, with one Tuesday morning that’s actually worth a look.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | 45 | 36 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 51 | 37 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 37 | 91 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 67 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:52AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.69m | 8:27AM1.28m | 8:40PM1.65m | 9:03AM1.34m | 9:13PM1.58m | 9:41AM1.38m | 9:49PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.32m | 11:12AM1.39m | 11:15PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.10m | 1:42PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.07m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:59PM0.10m | 3:36AM0.04m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:09AM0.07m | 4:29PM0.24m | 4:45AM0.13m | 5:26PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
319 | 268 | 157 | 469 | 286 | 55 | 90 | 37 | 43 | 96 | 25 | 118 | 176 | 91 | 148 | 59 | 119 | 88 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 8 | N 10 | NE 12 | E 9 | SSE 18 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 |
71 | 45 | 36 | 51 | 54 | 4 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 30 | 22 | 104 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 67 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 15 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | NE 14 | SE 17 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | E 5 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
9 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 77 | 37 | 59 | 47 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NE 4 | N 4 |
— | — | 249 | — | — | 325 | 360 | 542 | 446 | 158 | 445 | 187 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 229 | 1 |
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Information about the Wategos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wategos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wategos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wategos 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 (Wategos) 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 Wategos 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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