Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wategos sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.2° 

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


Wategos surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 918 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 5.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for Wategos over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a late burst of energy that could make it all worthwhile.

The outlook kicks off on Friday, July 10th, with a solid 6 ft swell out of the SE, packing a moderate energy punch (871). The morning is clean but the wind is cross-off, so it’s workable. The real highlight is Friday afternoon when the wind swings offshore, the swell bumps up to 7 ft, and it’s forecast to be very good. That’s the clear standout for the first week. The water is sitting right around 70°, which is about average for this time of year.

After that, the weekend drops off fast. Saturday, July 11th, has a tiny 3 ft swell with a long 13-second period, but the wind is messy. Sunday and Monday are flat and not worth paddling out for. The entire middle of the week, from July 13th through the 17th, is a real write-off with barely any energy showing up. A long gap of nothing.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday, July 19th, in the afternoon. That’s the real standout of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy soars to 1775. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is gentle and offshore, making for clean conditions. This one is for experienced surfers only – that size is no joke. The long period groundswell will hold up well at Wategos, a point break, so expect solid, lined-up waves.

Beyond that, the final week of July dribbles out with small, weak swell and very ordinary conditions. A few small bumps on the 23rd and 24th are better than nothing, but nothing to get excited about. The best bet is clear: Sunday afternoon, July 19th.

Remember, the long-range stuff is promising but a bit less certain. Still, that Sunday afternoon window looks like the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
10
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1.8
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11
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13
1.2
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12
1.3
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11
1.1
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
739
918
698
192
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253
175
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39
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12
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Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
NE
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
NE
15
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15
SW
15
SE
15
SW
20
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
45
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:26PM1.47m
4:32AM1.02m
5:27PM1.63m
5:42AM1.01m
6:24PM1.77m
6:43AM1.03m
7:18PM1.89m
7:38AM1.06m
8:08PM1.96m
8:28AM1.10m
8:55PM1.96m
9:16AM1.13m
9:40PM1.89m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.36m
10:34AM0.15m
00:15AM0.24m
11:33AM0.09m
1:15AM0.13m
12:28PM0.03m
2:07AM0.05m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:54AM0.01m
2:10PM-0.05m
3:39AM-0.00m
2:59PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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