Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastModerate 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 SummaryLight 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 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | E 15 | E 10 | N 16 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 571 | 416 | 186 | 81 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | 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 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 23 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | S 9 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 542 | 380 | 288 | 257 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 207 | 81 | 227 | 147 | 96 | 32 | 34 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | NE 15 | E 10 | E 13 | S 22 | NE 15 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 36 | 140 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 110 | 82 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | N 16 | — | — | S 19 | E 13 | SSE 19 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | NE 8 | SSE 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | 7 | 13 | 69 | 149 | 61 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | NE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 447 | — | — | 6 | — | 1847 | 1574 | 1221 | 1051 | 806 | 571 | 416 | 186 | 37 | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1 | 1 | 257 | 0 | 274 | 274 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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