Wategos Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wategos sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.1° 

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


Wategos surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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 table for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a pretty quiet start. From now until Sunday, August 2nd, it’s mostly flat or tiny, messy waves with poor conditions. There’s a bit of a wait before anything really fires. The water temperature is sitting at around 69°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Things start to look a little more interesting on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. We’ve got a pulse of swell arriving at Wategos, with a 3ft swell from the southeast, and a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, giving it some real push. The combined energy is moderate (356), and with a gentle offshore wind from the SSE, it’s going to be clean. This is a promising start, but it’s not the standout.

The real highlight is Monday, August 3rd. Wategos will be pumping with a 6ft swell from the southeast, period 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 790 (strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, so the waves will be well-shaped and clean. This is solid, punchy surf – good for experienced surfers, as it’s over 5ft. It’s the best on offer in this window.

After that, the swell drops off and the winds get funky from Tuesday August 4th through to Sunday August 9th, with mostly poor conditions and small, weak waves. Tuesday August 10th is worth a mention for the big wave crew: a 8ft to 10ft swell from the ESE, with a strong 12-second period. The combined energy is massive (1905 and 3015), but the wind is cross-shore and gusty, so it’s going to be a sloppy, challenging beast. This is only for the hardcore, and the conditions are marginal.

In summary, your best bet is Monday August 3rd at Wategos for a clean, solid session. The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few small windows of clean-ish surf, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:21PM1.47m
6:28AM0.93m
7:00PM1.55m
7:09AM0.98m
7:36PM1.62m
7:45AM1.03m
8:09PM1.67m
8:20AM1.08m
8:41PM1.69m
8:55AM1.12m
9:12PM1.69m
9:32AM1.15m
9:44PM1.65m
Low Tide
1:06AM0.35m
12:10PM0.23m
1:41AM0.28m
12:51PM0.17m
2:14AM0.21m
1:29PM0.12m
2:45AM0.17m
2:05PM0.10m
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.11m
3:47AM0.10m
3:17PM0.14m
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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.

Wategos is 27 km (17 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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