Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SE swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 (Sep 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a long, slow grind before we see anything worth paddling out for. The first real action doesn't show up until Sunday, September 6th, and even then, it’s not the full story. For most of the first week, we’re looking at tiny, weak dribble with poor conditions. Don’t bother getting your hopes up for the first few days.
The standout for a proper surf is shaping up to be Saturday, September 12th, at Wategos. That morning, we’ve got a solid 5ft groundswell coming from the SE with a period of 11 seconds. That’s got some serious push behind it – the combined energy is a hefty 557 (moderate-strong). The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, which will keep it clean and make paddling out a bit easier with those longer gaps between sets. This is the best session on offer, but keep in mind, with a swell that size, it’s more for the intermediate crew; beginners might find it a bit much.
The other session to keep an eye on is Wednesday, September 16th, in the morning. The swell is popping up to 6ft from the N, but the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s got some energy (286), but it’s a short-period wind swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpier. The wind is glassy though, which is a massive plus. It’ll be clean, but it might break a bit straight for the beach breaks. This one’s also on the bigger side, so it’s for the experienced crew.
Water temp at Wategos is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing wild there.
The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off of tiny waves and howling winds. The second week has a few windy, offshore days on the 18th with a big 5ft swell from the SE, but it’s got a gusty 25 mph wind, making it next to impossible to get into. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle situation.
Stay patient, the 12th is the one to circle. If you’re a beginner, sit this long outlook out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 10 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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 kJ | 50 | 28 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 127 | 165 | 53 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.38m | 1:39AM0.89m | 2:48PM1.42m | 3:16AM0.87m | 4:05PM1.52m | 4:35AM0.93m | 5:07PM1.63m | 5:34AM1.03m | 5:59PM1.72m | 6:22AM1.15m | 6:44PM1.77m | 7:05AM1.26m | 7:25PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.45m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:55PM0.40m | 9:00AM0.30m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:17AM0.23m | 11:59PM0.18m | 11:18AM0.14m | 00:41AM0.09m | 12:11PM0.06m | 1:19AM0.03m | 12:58PM0.01m | 1:52AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 9 | NE 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 20 |
| kJ | 50 | 25 | 16 | 96 | 40 | 31 | 78 | 112 | 53 | 183 | 366 | 169 | 18 | 16 | 943 | 926 | 705 | 402 | 299 | 14 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | S 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SE 11 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 22 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 29 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 13 | E 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 16 | S 16 | E 15 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 65 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | — | — | 21 | 32 | 127 | 165 | 85 | — | — | — | 95 | 744 | 332 | — | — | — | — | 1193 | 1418 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 256 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 229 | 1 | 256 | 1008 | 53 |
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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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