Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wategos sea temperature is
20.5° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,882 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 21st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s happening at Wategos over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf to start, then a long, long dry spell that’ll test your patience. The first few days have some proper size, but you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.

The window for good waves opens Monday, July 20th, but it’s a raw one. We’ve got an 12ft swell from the ESE, packing a serious punch with a combined energy of 2922. That’s a lot of water moving around. The wind is a fresh 30 km/h from the SSE, which is cross-off. It’ll be clean, but that’s a lot of power. This is expert territory – way over 8ft, so beginners, sit this one out. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell, but that size is going to be a handful. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday afternoon backs off a touch to 10ft, and the wind drops to 25 km/h, going offshore. Still a serious, heavy wave for experienced surfers only.

Tuesday, July 21st is where it gets interesting. The morning shows 8ft from the ESE with a 10-second period (energy 1733), and the wind is a moderate 20 km/h offshore from the SSE. That’s clean, powerful surf, but it’s still big. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The size is at the upper limit for advanced surfers, but the conditions are excellent. The swell direction is solid for the point, and the offshore wind will keep the faces clean. Tuesday afternoon drops to 6ft, still a fun size, but the wind goes cross-off again.

Wednesday, July 22nd morning is a real treat, but the swell is dropping. We’ve got 5ft from the east, 10-second period, and the wind is a glassy 5 km/h from the WSW. That is as clean as it gets. The energy is down to 500, but for a point break like Wategos, that’s a nice, user-friendly size. This is a solid session for a wide range of surfers. The afternoon sees the wind turn onshore, ruining the fun.

From Thursday, July 23rd onwards, it’s a slow fade. Thursday has 4ft and 4ft, with ordinary conditions and low scores. The energy drops to 213 and 168. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 27th is a real struggle. We’re down to 2ft and 1ft, with poor surf conditions. The combined energy is barely breaking 100. The wind is mostly okay, but there’s no swell to work with.

Then we hit the dead zone. From Monday, July 28th all the way through to Tuesday, August 4th, the swell is basically non-existent. We’re talking 0.7ft to 2ft, with energy readings in the teens and fifties. There are some glassy mornings, but you’d be floating out there. The wind shifts around, but it doesn’t matter – there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid week and a half of flatness.

So, the call is clear: your best bet is Tuesday, the 21st, first thing. That 8ft ESE swell with offshore wind is the pick of the entire run. Wednesday morning with the glassy 5ft is a close second for a more relaxed session. After that, it’s a long wait for the next pulse.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
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Height (m)
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3.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.6
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10
1.5
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9
1.4
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9
1.2
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8
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9
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0.6
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0.4
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2922
1882
1510
959
614
549
474
359
304
210
165
134
45
41
60
97
93
57
41
18
8
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
WSW
5
W
10
E
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:36PM1.20m
00:25AM1.23m
1:35PM1.20m
1:11AM1.07m
2:40PM1.22m
2:09AM0.94m
3:45PM1.25m
3:24AM0.86m
4:46PM1.31m
4:39AM0.85m
5:37PM1.39m
5:40AM0.88m
6:21PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.44m
6:55AM0.22m
7:31PM0.56m
7:39AM0.28m
8:57PM0.61m
8:30AM0.32m
10:27PM0.59m
9:30AM0.34m
11:37PM0.52m
10:31AM0.33m
00:26AM0.43m
11:24AM0.29m
1:06AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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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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