
Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.
First off, the water is sitting at 69°F which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.
We're looking at a bit of a slow start. The first real sniff of decent surf comes on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning kicks off with a clean 5ft swell from the SE, with a light offshore wind. That's a solid start. The energy is moderate (590), and the period is a touch short at 9 seconds, so it won't be a world-beater, but it's rideable and clean. The afternoon drops to 2ft but goes glassy with a very long period of 15 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. For a point break like Wategos, that long period can be magic, giving you those long, lined-up walls.
The standout of the whole window is Monday, August 3rd. The morning is glassy, with a 6ft swell from the SE and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong (665). This is the best combo on offer: clean, solid, and with enough period to shape up nicely. The afternoon still holds at 5ft but the wind swings cross-on, so the morning is the clear winner.
After that, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The rest of the first week sees smaller, weaker swells (2ft to 3ft) with either cross-off or onshore winds. Nothing to rush out for.
The second week is pretty quiet. From August 10th onwards, we're mostly looking at small, knee-high stuff with energy readings in the low hundreds or below. The mornings on August 11th, 12th, and 15th offer clean 2ft to 4ft waves with off-to cross-off winds, but it's all very ordinary and small. The best of that second week is probably the morning of August 15th with a clean 2ft SE swell, but it's not going to get the heart pumping.
In short, if you're looking to paddle out, make the most of the Sunday and Monday at the start of August. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of small, forgettable surf.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | ENE 6 | E 17 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 4 | 6 | 433 | 209 | 538 | 659 | 494 | 320 | 36 | 21 | 161 | 116 | 122 | 50 | 33 | 24 | 37 | 26 | 41 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | 6:56AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
235 | 2 | 6 | 433 | 402 | 538 | 659 | 494 | 320 | 106 | 46 | 161 | 116 | 122 | 50 | 28 | 101 | 37 | 87 | 163 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 6 | E 17 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | S 21 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 7 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
9 | 4 | 6 | 147 | 209 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 37 | 22 | 43 | 26 | 41 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SE 14 | NE 12 | S 21 | S 20 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | S 7 | E 18 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 89 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
108 | 574 | 600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
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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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