Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wategos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Wategos.
Honestly, the next couple weeks aren't looking great. There's a real lull to start—no solid recommendations until Thursday, 27 August. So if you're lookin' for surf right now, you might be better off waxin' your board and just waiting.
The first signs of life are on Thursday morning, 27 August. Clean 0.8m east swell with 8-second period, winds offshore from the south at 20 km/h. The combined energy is weak (106). It's surfable, but you won't be braggin' about it.
The one day that deserves your attention is Sunday, 30 August morning. We've got 1.5m swell from the southeast—biggest of the whole stretch—but with a short 6-second period, it's a little sloppy. Still, with a cross-off breeze from the southeast at 15 km/h, it'll be clean. Wave energy hits 223, so there's some push there. This is the top pick for the whole outlook.
After that, it's back to small, clean waves. Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September morning are glassy with 0.6m, 10-second east swell. That 10-second period gives it a bit more shape, but height is tiny. Energy's only 117.
Late in the first week of September, Saturday 5 September morning gives us 0.9m from the southeast with a gentle offshore breeze from the south. Clean, but again, not a head-turner.
Water temps are 20°, right where they should be for this time of year.
Bottom line: if you're keen, pencil in Sunday 30 August for the best chance at something with a little push. Otherwise, it's small and clean but mostly forgettable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 105 | 131 | 149 | 175 | 142 | 116 | 104 | 77 | 90 | 109 | 98 | 74 | 63 | 72 | 51 | 55 | 78 | 164 | 79 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.45m | 6:06AM0.97m | 6:31PM1.55m | 6:44AM1.05m | 7:04PM1.62m | 7:18AM1.13m | 7:36PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.69m | 8:27AM1.28m | 8:40PM1.65m | 9:03AM1.34m | 9:13PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:36AM0.32m | 11:49AM0.23m | 1:08AM0.23m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:38AM0.16m | 1:06PM0.10m | 2:07AM0.10m | 1:42PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.07m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:59PM0.10m | 3:36AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 105 | 131 | 149 | 175 | 142 | 116 | 104 | 77 | 90 | 109 | 140 | 134 | 115 | 166 | 51 | 131 | 111 | 98 | 79 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 9 |
| kJ | 46 | 74 | 49 | 47 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 98 | 74 | 63 | 72 | 4 | 55 | 78 | 59 | 19 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 16 | SE 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | N 15 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 70 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 43 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | 9 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 67 | 67 | 117 | — | — | — | 457 | 84 | 119 | 164 | 315 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 444 | 13 | 1 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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