
Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into what’s happening at Wategos for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a pretty quiet start. The first few days are small and ordinary, with a consistent little pulse of easterly swell hanging around, but it’s mostly just knee-high stuff. On Thursday the 6th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft easterly swell with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SW. It’s clean, but the wave energy is weak (66) – you’d be on a longboard or a foamie, having a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Through Friday the 7th, it’s more of the same: 2ft and 3ft, cross-off and cross winds, but the wave quality is still only just surfable. Saturday the 8th sees a little bump in size, with the swell picking up to 3ft in the morning, hitting 4ft in the afternoon, and the period stretching to 8 seconds. The wind swings offshore from the SSW on Saturday morning, which is a standout for this period. The combined energy jumps to moderate (124), and the waves start to look a bit more fun. This is the best session in the first week, with clean conditions and a little more push, but it’s still small enough for beginners.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off – strong onshore northerly winds up to 18 mph kill any chance of decent surf. The swell holds around 4ft to 4ft, but the wind is straight onshore, so it’s messy. Monday the 10th is also poor, with a messy N wind swell and cross-off winds that don’t help.
The real standout window comes on Tuesday the 11th. The morning session is glassy – absolutely dead calm, with a 3ft easterly swell at a 9-second period. The combined energy is slight (126), but that glassy surface is a massive plus. It’ll be clean little lines, perfect for a log or a mid-length. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-on breeze, so get in early.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is mostly small (2ft to 3ft) with inconsistent quality. The wind is often cross-off, but the energy is low. A few mornings, like Saturday the 15th, offer glassy conditions again, so keep an eye on that.
The most promising window for something a bit punchier is on Tuesday the 18th of August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ESE, with a short 6-second period, so it’s windswell, but the wind is offshore from the S at 15 mph, creating clean conditions. The combined energy jumps to 300, which is solid moderate energy. This is the best on offer for the whole period – clean, offshore waves, with a bit of power. It’s still okay for intermediate surfers, but the short period means it might be a bit lumpy. For the morning of the 19th, conditions drop off again.
There are a few longer gaps in the outlook – for instance, from the 9th to the 10th, and again from the 12th to the 14th, there are stretches of poor or no recommendation, so don’t expect much on those days.
Overall, the standout is the Tuesday 18th afternoon session, with clean offshore winds and the most energy. For the rest, it’s small and inconsistent, so keep your expectations low. This spot is very consistent, but the swell just isn’t cooperating for most of the run.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 30 | 29 | 52 | 62 | 61 | 85 | 169 | 230 | 230 | 194 | 157 | 148 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 117 | 113 | 113 | 88 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 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 | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
31 | 30 | 29 | 52 | 62 | 61 | 85 | 169 | 230 | 230 | 194 | 157 | 148 | 55 | 108 | 89 | 229 | 161 | 113 | 88 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | N 5 |
35 | 21 | 29 | 51 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 8 | 5 | 127 | 103 | 13 | 113 | 117 | 113 | 60 | 40 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 13 | N 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | NE 11 | S 8 |
15 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 8 | 28 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 57 | 5 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | W 5 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 5 | WSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 152 | 34 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 39 | 34 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 236 | 229 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 229 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 6 |
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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.
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