Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s on offer.
First up, the water temp at Wategos is sitting at 68°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, but let’s be honest, it’s mostly a flat spell with a few moments that could be worth a paddle.
The first sign of anything surfable shows up on Sunday the 23rd of August. We’ve got a clean 3ft of swell from the ENE, with a short 8-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak at 91, so it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a start. The real standout, and the only time I’d actually get excited, is Wednesday the 26th of August in the morning. Wategos sees 4ft of ENE swell, still a short 8-second period, but glassy conditions – that’s a major positive. The energy is moderate at 196, and it’s going to be super clean. It’s the best on offer, no doubt.
After that, there’s a bit of a gap. The morning of Thursday the 27th has a similar 5ft swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy jumps to 306 – that’s solid moderate energy. Then Friday the 28th morning is glassy again with 4ft swell, but it’s pretty ordinary. Saturday the 29th morning is also glassy with 3ft, but it’s not a standout.
The real promising, but less certain, window is into the first week of September. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get a glassy morning with 3ft of E swell, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a nice groundswell feel. The energy is solid at 219. Then Friday the 4th of September morning is also glassy with 3ft of ENE swell and a 10-second period, with energy at 196. These are the best calls in the second week, but remember, it’s a long way out.
Remember, Wategos is a very consistent point break, but it’s beginner-friendly. That 4ft to 5ft swell is fine for most, but if it gets over 5ft, it might be a bit much for beginners. Also, crowds are always an issue here, so get in early.
Overall, it’s a slow run. The best window is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August, with a solid backup of the glassy mornings on the 2nd and 4th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 45 | 81 | 77 | 72 | 89 | 62 | 57 | 57 | 70 | 96 | 101 | 128 | 179 | 186 | 207 | 280 | 306 | 306 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:01AM0.80m | 4:16PM1.27m | 4:25AM0.83m | 5:11PM1.35m | 5:23AM0.89m | 5:54PM1.45m | 6:06AM0.97m | 6:31PM1.55m | 6:44AM1.05m | 7:04PM1.62m | 7:18AM1.13m | 7:36PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.59m | 8:54AM0.42m | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:07AM0.38m | 00:01AM0.41m | 11:04AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.32m | 11:49AM0.23m | 1:08AM0.23m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:38AM0.16m | 1:06PM0.10m | 2:07AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 45 | 81 | 77 | 72 | 89 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 70 | 96 | 101 | 48 | 179 | 186 | 207 | 280 | 306 | 306 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 5 | E 8 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 57 | 30 | 77 | 71 | 1 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | — | S 16 | S 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 61 | 70 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | — | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 257 | 13 | 0 | 92 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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