Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wategos sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.3° 

Wategos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wategos surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 571 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, mate, Rusty here. This outlook for Wategos (point break) starts off real slow. From Tuesday September 8 through the rest of the week, it’s practically flat—maybe 0.3ft to 1ft at best, clean winds but no swell to ride. Combined swell energy is in the weak single-digit to low two-digit range, like 16 or 28. You’re not gonna want to paddle out until we hit Saturday September 12 morning.

That Saturday morning brings a pulse—6ft (1.8m) from the SE at 8 seconds, with the combined energy hitting 434 (moderate). Wind is cross-offshore and gentle at 15 km/h, keepin' it clean. That 6ft is solid but short-period, so it’ll be a bit chunky. Still, it’s the best call in the first week. Might be a bit hefty for beginners. After that, it goes back to small 2ft to 3ft dribble through the week.

Then circle Saturday September 19 morning—another standout. Glassy conditions, 6ft (1.8m) from the N, 7-second period, combined energy 441 (moderate). That swell direction matches the optimum for Wategos. Crowds are always a factor there, so get in early. Water temp on the 8th is 69°, about average for the season.

The second week drops off quick after Sunday the 20th, with onshores and flat spells. Only two mornings really fire: Sat 12th and Sat 19th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
16
0.1
E
13
2.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
15
14
14
56
4
8
7
5
4
571
416
186
81
26
33
32
32
34
41
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
NE
20
S
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross
on
High Tide
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.26m
7:25PM1.76m
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
9:03AM1.46m
9:12PM1.44m
9:41AM1.46m
9:46PM1.29m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
12:58PM0.01m
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
3:07PM0.12m
3:23AM0.07m
3:50PM0.21m
3:53AM0.13m
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5:48
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5:45
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5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
 mm
4
1
1
4
4
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
18
17
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17
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18
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19
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19
18
17
Feels °C
14
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16
10
12
12
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14
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18
16
16
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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.

Wategos is 27 km (17 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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