Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wategos sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.5° 

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


Wategos surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s headin’ to Wategos. Right now, it’s a slow start with tiny waves and average vibes, but there are a couple of windows that’ll make it worth wetting a line.

We’ve got a bit of a lull to begin. Sunday, August 30th, you’ll see 2ft east swell at 9 seconds—just enough to paddle around on, but nothin’ to get hyped about. Winds are from the SSE offshore at 12 mph, keepin’ it clean, but the combined swell energy’s only 58, so it’s weak. Water temp’s around 69°, which is about normal for this time—no crazy anomaly, just your usual spring suit weather.

Monday the 31st drops even smaller to 1ft, with poor surf conditions both halves of the day. Tuesday, September 1st, shows a slight bump to 2ft east swell with a 10-second period and light winds, but cross-onshore winds ruin the arvo. Wednesday and Thursday stay small and messy, with cross-onshore breezes that chop it up.

Now, if you’re keen on an early start, Friday September 4th is the real standout—the best session on offer. Friday morning is glassy with zero wind, 2ft NNE swell at just 6 seconds—short period, so it’ll be weak, but combined energy’s 62. It’s clean as a whistle, but crowds at Wategos are always part of the deal. For beginners, this is a good one—point break, easy paddlin’.

Come Saturday the 5th, the arvo picks up to 4ft north swell with a 6-second period, but the wind cranks onshore from the NNW at 19 mph, so it’s blown out. Sunday the 6th gives you a cleaner morning with 3ft NNE swell and gentle south offshore winds—clean but weak at 65 energy. Monday the 7th has another glassy mornin’ at 3ft NNE swell, but the period’s only 5 seconds, so it’s a bit gutless.

In the second week, Thursday September 10th is another highlight. Thursday morning brings light rain, glassy conditions, 5ft NE swell with a 7-second period, and combined energy jumps to 199—that’s got some real grunt. Winds shift offshore from the south at 6 mph in the arvo, keepin’ it clean. This swell’s comin’ from the northeast, which is the sweet spot for Wategos, so it’ll wrap in proper. That 5ft is a bit much for beginners but solid fun for everyone else.

After that, it fades. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 14th sees waves from 2ft to 4ft with cross-offshore winds and weak to moderate energy—57 to 137. Not much to write home about.

So, if you’re pickin’ a time, go for Friday the 4th mornin’ for glassy, fun-longboard waves, or Thursday the 10th for more size and clean conditions. The rest of the 16 days is mostly small or onshore. Keep an eye on it, ’cause things can change, but for now, it’s a slow stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
6
0.4
E
10
0.6
N
5
0.6
NNE
5
1.3
N
6
1
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
41
24
22
36
73
71
68
70
48
45
45
43
42
34
28
18
22
103
72
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
5
NW
0
S
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
9:13PM1.58m
9:41AM1.38m
9:49PM1.47m
10:23AM1.40m
10:29PM1.32m
11:12AM1.39m
11:15PM1.16m
12:11PM1.38m
00:16AM1.01m
1:25PM1.38m
1:39AM0.89m
2:48PM1.42m
3:16AM0.87m
Low Tide
3:36AM0.04m
3:41PM0.16m
4:09AM0.07m
4:29PM0.24m
4:45AM0.13m
5:26PM0.34m
5:27AM0.20m
6:40PM0.42m
6:22AM0.27m
8:17PM0.45m
7:35AM0.32m
9:55PM0.40m
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
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Temp °C
18
18
19
19
17
18
18
17
23
22
19
28
26
22
23
22
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26
21
Feels °C
14
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16
17
16
14
21
19
16
24
23
20
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20
19
22
22
19
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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.

Wategos is 27 km (17 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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