
Surf Forecasts:
Wategos surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wategos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Wategos over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are looking pretty grim. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Saturday the 8th, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a bit of a gap before anything worth bothering with shows up.
Saturday 8th August is the first chance to get wet, but don’t get your hopes up. We’re looking at a small 3 ft to 4 ft swell from the east. The wind on Saturday morning is a cross-offshore from the SSW, which will keep things clean. The combined energy is moderate (114), but the waves are just "surfable" – average at best. Afternoon sees the swell pick up a fraction to 4 ft, but it’s still from the east with a cross-offshore. It’s a session for the keen, not the stoked.
Sunday 9th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the north will ruin any chance of quality. The swell is still 4 ft, but it’s a mess. Don’t bother.
Monday 10th is worse. A 6 ft north swell shows up, but it’s blown out by strong onshore winds. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a lumpy, ugly thing. The combined energy jumps to 356 (moderate), but it’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle one.
Tuesday 11th is a little tease. The swell drops back to 2 ft from the east, but the morning is glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is weak (105), but if you’re desperate for a clean, small wave, you might get a few fun ones. The afternoon gets choppy, so get in early.
From Wednesday 12th through to Saturday 16th, it’s tiny. Swell stays under 2 ft, and the energy is weak (between 29 and 58). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore most of the time, which is clean, but there’s just no wave. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.
Now, if you’ve got patience, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Monday 17th August, the swell picks up a bit to 3 ft from the SE with a short 7-second period. The winds are offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (136). Still just "surfable" conditions, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Tuesday 18th brings a similar story: 4 ft from the SE with a short 6-second period. Offshore winds, moderate energy (159). Again, surfable, but nothing special.
The real standout, the one that caught my eye, is Thursday 20th August. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is strong in the morning (470) and very strong in the afternoon (670). That’s a lot of juice. The winds are cross-offshore, so it should be clean. This is the best of the bunch. However, at 6 ft, it’s getting a bit big for beginners, and the short period might make it a bit walled-off at Wategos. It’s a point break, so it should handle it better than a beach, but keep your wits about you. The energy is high, so there will be some punch.
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd taper off again, back to small, clean conditions with the swell dropping to 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind is good, offshore or cross-offshore, but the energy is weak.
So, the long and short of it: the first week is a bust. The second week has a few "surfable" days, but Thursday 20th August is your best bet – biggest swell, highest energy, and clean winds. It’s a promise, but it’s still a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
The water temp is sitting at about 68°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | N 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 53 | 75 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 181 | 146 | 237 | 220 | 94 | 78 | 79 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 44 | 43 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | S 9 | E 9 |
61 | 53 | 75 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 181 | 146 | 116 | 152 | 68 | 78 | 79 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 33 | 44 | 139 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | S 10 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NNE 7 |
75 | 75 | 39 | 45 | 42 | 37 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 92 | 94 | 18 | 32 | 37 | 7 | 32 | 87 | 11 | 43 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | E 14 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | E 14 | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SW 4 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 8 | SSE 12 | NE 11 | S 8 | NE 10 | NNE 6 | — |
16 | 28 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | SW 3 | S 3 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | SW 3 | SW 4 | NE 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SSE 10 |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 88 | 78 | 237 | 220 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 52 | 23 | 77 | 17 | 39 | 4 | 666 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 229 | 226 | 170 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 229 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
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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).
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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