Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Issued: 3 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wategos sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Wategos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wategos surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,978 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 3.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Wategos. Straight up, it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got plenty of clean, offshore days, but a lot of them just don’t have the swell to back it up. There are a couple of moments that’ll get the heart pumping, but we’ve gotta be patient.

For the first week, from Saturday the 4th right through to Sunday the 12th, the surf is pretty underwhelming. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with moderate to fresh offshore winds. The water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year at 71° – nothing unusual there. The combined energy is weak, reading around 198 (moderate wave energy) on the Saturday morning, but the waves are just too small and the conditions are described as ordinary. It’s a frustrating stretch where the wind is right but the ocean just isn't cooperating. There’s a gap of several days where the swell basically flatlines from Thursday the 9th to Saturday the 11th, with combined energy dropping to zero or a paltry 12.

Then, on Wednesday the 8th of July, we get our first real standout. Wednesday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 10-foot SE groundswell rolling in with an 11-second period. The combined energy cranks up to a huge 1825 (strong to very strong wave energy), and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze. That’s going to produce some serious, powerful waves at this point break, but let’s be real – 10 feet is well into expert territory. This is for big-wave chargers only. Beginners and even solid intermediates should sit this one out. The swell direction is ESE, which is slightly off the optimum NE direction for Wategos, but with that size and a 13-second period, it’ll still have plenty of push and shape. The wind is light and cross-off, so expect clean faces. Crowds are always an issue here, and with a swell this size, it’ll be packed with the local heavy hitters.

After that pulse, we’re back to small and ordinary through the middle of the month. The winds stay offshore or cross-off most days, but the swell disappears. There’s a tiny little bump on Sunday the 12th with 2-foot SE swell and a light breeze, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

Looking further out to the second week, Sunday the 19th of July shows some promise. We’ve got a 5-foot SE swell arriving with an 11-second period and a moderate cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a respectable 607 (moderate wave energy). It’s a much more manageable size, good for experienced intermediates and above. Still not the ideal NE direction, but the wind should keep it clean. Keep an eye on this one – it’s a week and a half away, so don’t lock it in yet, but it’s the best-looking option after that big Wednesday swell. For the rest of the second week, there’s a lot of flat spells and small, weak waves. It’s not looking great overall.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, clear your schedule for Wednesday the 8th of July. That’s the standout. For everyone else, the 19th of July is your best bet for a fun, clean session, though it's a long way off. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
E
11
0.5
E
14
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
ESE
11
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
0.8
ESE
13
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
0.2
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
150
209
156
143
93
178
176
115
75
43
0
1768
201
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
SSW
30
S
25
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
S
20
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:40AM1.03m
10:51PM1.57m
11:25AM1.05m
11:28PM1.51m
12:15PM1.08m
00:10AM1.41m
1:12PM1.14m
1:01AM1.30m
2:15PM1.22m
2:03AM1.18m
3:21PM1.33m
3:16AM1.08m
4:26PM1.47m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.25m
5:35AM0.17m
4:59PM0.32m
6:13AM0.16m
5:50PM0.39m
6:55AM0.17m
6:53PM0.45m
7:42AM0.18m
8:12PM0.48m
8:35AM0.18m
9:41PM0.45m
9:34AM0.18m
11:05PM0.36m
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6:37
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 mm
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
10
4
2
2
Temp °C
18
17
17
16
18
17
17
17
17
16
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
15
15
16
14
Feels °C
15
14
15
12
13
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
E
11
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
ESE
11
3
SE
11
0.8
ESE
13
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
0.1
S
23
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
138
150
107
156
143
162
178
176
115
75
43
1768
201
1843
1100
11
990
1147
1165
839
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ENE
8
0.9
E
11
0.4
NE
6
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
E
14
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
15
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
57
21
209
10
53
93
3
57
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
3
9
58
3
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
S
10
1.8
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
50
188
284
248
1040
989
1162
1318
1432
1768
2408
2261
1596
2379
1495
1077
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
1
0
0
0
13
92
92
729
0
0
53
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
8
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
5
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
7
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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