
Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 2.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Wategos. Let’s be straight with you – it’s been a quiet stretch, and the start of the period is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a gap of about 4 days before anything really starts to show any life. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The first real glimmer of action comes on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning starts small with a 2ft SE swell, but the energy is building (combined energy of 236). By Sunday afternoon, that swell pushes up to 5ft, also from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes light and cross-off, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” Sure, it’s a bit of a jump in size, but for a point break that’s consistently scoring, this is the standout of the whole run. The swell direction is from the SE, which is almost the opposite of the optimum NE direction, but the wave quality and the clean conditions will make it work. The crowds are always an issue at Wategos – you’ll be sharing the peak.
Monday, August 3rd, keeps the 5ft SE swell going, but it’s a bit more mixed. The morning has a cross-off breeze and a longer 11-second period, which is decent, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind that messes it up a little. Tuesday morning, August 4th, is a special moment – glassy conditions with a 3ft SE swell, but it’s a short period (8 seconds) and the energy drops off (combined energy of 167). It’s rideable, but not the main event.
After that, the swell gets smaller and the conditions get more ordinary. Through the rest of the first week and into the second, we’re looking at waist-high slop, mostly from the E and ENE, with some cross-off winds. The size stays under 3ft, and the energy is weak. The best you can say is it’s clean. Thursday, August 7th, and the weekend that follows are a real struggle – small, weak, and the wind starts to turn onshore or cross-off in a way that just doesn’t offer much.
The second week is a waiting game. There’s a pulse of energy from the SE on Monday, August 11th, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy and unappealing. The only real highlight in the later part of the fortnight is Thursday, August 14th. The morning is glassy calm with a 3ft ESE swell (11-second period, combined energy of 200). It’s not big, but for a point break with that long period, it’ll be clean and lined up. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-on breeze, so get it in the morning.
So, for the best on offer: Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, and Monday morning, August 3rd, are your clear standouts. The swell is solid, the wind is favorable, and it’s Wategos working. The long-range glassy morning on Thursday, August 14th, is a promising but less certain bet – keep an eye on the forecast. For the rest, it’s a lot of small, clean, but ordinary days. The break is very consistent, so it tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a bit of a grind. Get out there on the good days and don’t expect much from the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 12 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 12 | 41 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 696 | 191 | 297 | 530 | 615 | 420 | 240 | 107 | 72 | 49 | 53 | 51 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | S 9 |
25 | 167 | 41 | 15 | 173 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 336 | 378 | 530 | 615 | 420 | 240 | 107 | 72 | 49 | 53 | 51 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | S 13 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 8 |
12 | 12 | 82 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 191 | 297 | 299 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 14 | 47 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 9 | E 17 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | S 21 | S 21 | NE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | E 11 | ESE 7 | E 9 |
3 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 20 | — | 9 | 9 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | SW 2 | — | NE 3 |
152 | 110 | 370 | 208 | 227 | 450 | 506 | 696 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 216 | 1 | 0 | 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).
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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