Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for Wategos over the next couple weeks. There’s a flat spell first, then it finally lights up.
The next several days are a total dud – from now through Sunday, August 16th, it’s mostly tiny, weak, and messy. Waves are 1 to 2 feet with poor conditions, onshore or cross-off breezes, and energy readings barely cracking 100 kJ. Not worth your time.
After that gap, things start to fire up around Monday, August 17th. That’s when we see our first real standout: Wategos on Monday morning, August 17th. A new S/SE swell pushes in at 7 feet with a 7-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the SSW. Combined energy jumps to 524 kJ – that’s moderate, but it’s the cleanest start to the run. This is a point break, so expect better shape with that period, though it’s a touch short at 7 seconds. With offshore winds and clean faces, this is the pick of the early action.
Then, if you can wait, the real gem is Friday morning, August 21st. Glassy conditions with a SSW breeze at only 3 mph and a solid 7.5-foot SE groundswell pushing in with an 8-second period. Energy hits 1002 kJ – moderate to strong, and that’s with glassy conditions. This is the best session on offer, no question. Light winds, solid swell, clean lines.
Most other days in the second week are mixed – cross-off winds and a bit of rain, but there are fun waves around 6 to 8 feet from the 17th through the 20th. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
For beginners, keep in mind that anything over 5 feet gets tricky, and when it hits 8 feet on Wednesday the 19th, that’s expert territory. Crowds can be an issue here, it’s a popular spot.
So, the bottom line: wait until Monday the 17th for the first real surf, and circle Friday morning the 21st as the standout session with glassy conditions and a good SE groundswell.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 75 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 146 | 150 | 187 | 181 | 116 | 99 | 106 | 113 | 108 | 85 | 63 | 61 | 43 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 53 | 75 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 146 | 150 | 119 | 181 | 80 | 99 | 106 | 113 | 108 | 85 | 63 | 61 | 240 | 463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | N 6 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 75 | 39 | 45 | 42 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 116 | 116 | 45 | 34 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 16 | 43 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | E 14 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | S 10 | WSW 3 | NE 12 | S 9 | NE 11 | S 14 | SSE 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | NE 2 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 70 | 80 | 187 | 160 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 37 | 40 | 10 | 25 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 229 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
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