Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 2.4m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break it down. For Wategos, the main window hits Wednesday July 8. That morning you’ve got a solid 10‑foot south‑east groundswell (11‑second period) – big energy (combined 2351) rolling in. Wind is southerly at 15 mph offshore, keeping things clean. This point break is normally a beginner spot, but with waves over 8 feet it’s for experienced riders only. Expect a full crowd – this break is always packed. Water temp is 70°, totally normal for the season. Wednesday afternoon stays similar: 10‑foot swell, SSE offshore wind, still clean but still big.
Thursday July 9 morning drops to 8 feet with a cross‑offshore breeze – not great. The afternoon is a bit better: 8‑foot SE swell, 10‑second period, clean offshore S wind, but energy drops to 1040 and quality is only moderate. Not a standout.
From Friday July 10 onward it’s a long, flat stretch. Friday morning shows a 2‑foot swell with a very long 14‑second period – too small to ride. Friday afternoon flat. Saturday July 11 has a tiny 3‑foot bump under glassy conditions – surfable but ordinary. Then it stays small and poor right through to July 23 – nearly two weeks of almost nothing. The only tiny blip is July 23 afternoon: a 2‑foot east swell with 11‑second period, clean offshore S wind, but still weak (combined energy 118).
Your best bet is Wednesday July 8 at Wategos. After that, it’s a long wait.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2330 | 2015 | 1665 | 1313 | 1040 | 862 | 130 | 0 | 640 | 189 | 319 | 389 | 258 | 178 | 98 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:15PM1.22m | 2:03AM1.18m | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | 21 | 218 | 1665 | 1313 | 1040 | 862 | 788 | 836 | 640 | 384 | 319 | 389 | 258 | 178 | 98 | 40 | 20 | 46 | 24 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 130 | — | 9 | 189 | 168 | 57 | 36 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 17 | — | — | E 11 | NNW 4 | SSE 8 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 2330 | 2015 | 1189 | 1092 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 405 | 229 |
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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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