Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for this stretch. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a long, quiet spell before a big pulse of energy shows up.
The opening week is a real struggle. From Friday the 24th right through to Sunday the 3rd of August, we’re looking at a massive gap with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The few tiny waves that do show are weak and small, mostly under 1.6ft, and with the combined energy barely registering (109 for the first one on Friday morning, then dropping to low double or single digits). The water temp is sitting at 68.9°, which is right on the money for this time of year, nothing unusual there. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.
Then, things take a serious turn. The standout action is definitely on Tuesday the 5th of August. The morning at Wategos is looking like a proper event. We’re talking a solid 9.8ft swell from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is offshore from the SSE, light enough to keep it clean. The combined energy is massive (1651), so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is a big, powerful wave that’s only for experienced surfers—anything over 8.2ft is for experts only. The morning is the pick of the bunch, with the afternoon likely to get a bit windier.
The few days before that, Tuesday the 4th of August, also have size (9.8ft to 11.5ft) but the wind is more cross-off and the conditions are a bit more questionable. The real sweet spot is that Wednesday morning.
The energy backs off a bit heading into the second week, but the swell sticks around. By Saturday the 8th of August, we’re down to 5.6ft in the morning, then 4.9ft in the afternoon with a good offshore wind from the S. The combined energy is still moderate (598), and the period is a nice 11 seconds, which will give the waves some shape. It’s a crowd-pleasing size for a point break like Wategos, but with its reputation for being “always” crowded, expect company.
That’s the story. A long, flat wait, then a big, powerful window for the crew with the skills.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 52 | 67 | 60 | 44 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:46PM1.31m | 4:39AM0.85m | 5:37PM1.39m | 5:40AM0.88m | 6:21PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.93m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:09AM0.98m | 7:36PM1.62m | 7:45AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.08m | 8:41PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.52m | 10:31AM0.33m | 00:26AM0.43m | 11:24AM0.29m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:10PM0.23m | 1:41AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:45AM0.17m | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 107 | 49 | 333 | 313 | 226 | 308 | 222 | 236 | 270 | 204 | 204 | 188 | 141 | 127 | 61 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 4 | NE 5 | SE 15 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 52 | 67 | 608 | 328 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | S 9 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | S 17 | E 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 26 | 60 | 44 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 285 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 74 | 119 | 108 | 253 | 405 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 226 | 92 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
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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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