Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, N swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Aug 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day run for the Wategos region is mostly a waiting game. The first week is a write-off, with nothing but tiny, poor-quality waves and shifty winds. We’re talking about a real dry spell from the 9th through the 17th. You’ll see a pulse of energy mid-period, but the conditions and swell direction just won’t line up for a proper surf. The good news? There is a genuine window of quality right at the end, and it looks worth circling on the calendar.
The action kicks off on the 18th. The surf is still just messy and inconsistent, with a moderate energy reading (856) and the wind is cross-off, but it’s not really breaking with any purpose. This is more of a “check it but don’t get your hopes up” kind of day. The 19th brings a bigger push, with waves hitting 7ft to 8ft, but the period is short, and the energy is all over the place—still a far cry from a classic.
Now, here’s where it gets good. On Thursday the 20th, Wategos (Byron Bay) should finally switch on. The morning has clean, moderate offshore wind from the south, and the swell bumps up to a solid 8ft from the east with a 10-second period. The energy reading jumps to a strong 1281, and this is the first time everything clicks—good size, clean conditions, and a proper east swell direction that this point break loves. This is the standout of the whole run. It’s going to be big and powerful, so this one is only for the crew who know what they’re doing. Friday the 21st looks just as good, with a lighter offshore wind and a similar 7ft east swell, perfect for lining up those walls.
After that, the quality fades quickly. Saturday the 22nd has size, but the wind goes cross and then turns messy onshore, chopping up what could have been a good thing. The period lifts to 11 seconds, which is a bit longer, but the wind just ruins it. The 23rd and 24th see the swell ease off, and the conditions stay average—nothing worth getting wet for.
So, the call is clear: keep the board waxed for Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st. Those are the mornings to be out there at Wategos. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising rather than a guarantee, but if the forecast holds, it’ll be the best of the fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 185 | 146 | 146 | 235 | 247 | 108 | 78 | 78 | 87 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 42 | 43 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 45 | 29 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | 8:51AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.78m | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:48PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:40AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 185 | 146 | 146 | 119 | 247 | 108 | 78 | 78 | 87 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 60 | 42 | 43 | 599 | 29 | 250 | 206 | 161 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | WSW 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 18 |
| kJ | 37 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 126 | 99 | 37 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 57 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 29 | 45 | 29 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | E 14 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 13 | S 10 | — | NE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 7 | S 19 | NE 7 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 3 | NNE 6 | W 3 | SW 3 | NNE 6 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | 86 | 86 | 235 | — | 1 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 100 | 463 | 861 | 540 | — | — | — | 220 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 216 | 216 | 229 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
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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).
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