Surf Forecasts:
Watergate Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Watergate Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Watergate Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watergate Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Watergate Bay is serving up over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim outlook for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The first real chance of anything worthwhile is on Wednesday, the 8th of July. Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy, which is a big positive. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (90). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. We’ve got a massive gap of poor surf right through the rest of the first week and into the second. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, chopping everything up, and the swell is tiny. There’s a brief window on Friday, the 10th of July morning with glassy conditions and a slightly bigger 3ft west swell (energy 147), but again, it’s just ordinary. Not worth rushing out for.
The next few days are a write-off. The wind is up, the swell is small and messy. Honestly, the only thing that stands out in the whole 16-day window is that Wednesday morning glass. It’s the best on offer, but it’s not saying much.
The second week gets a bit more interesting in terms of size, but the wind is a disaster. From Saturday, the 18th of July, the swell builds, hitting 5ft to 7ft from the WNW/NW, with the combined energy getting strong (up to 515). But the wind is fresh cross-onshore to onshore, making it lumpy and poor. For the average surfer, that 5ft to 7ft with that wind is a mess. For experts, it’s still a messy, choppy affair. The period is short (6-7 seconds), so not much shape to it. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the honest truth? If you’re desperate for a splash, the Wednesday morning, 8th of July glass is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. The rest is a long, frustrating wait for something that never truly arrives.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 94 | 90 | 69 | 73 | 50 | 90 | 87 | 85 | 118 | 85 | 81 | 108 | 127 | 93 | 47 | 94 | 61 | 40 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM5.51m | 10:22PM5.70m | 10:48AM5.38m | 11:11PM5.54m | 11:42AM5.27m | 00:10AM5.40m | 12:46PM5.21m | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM1.16m | 4:15PM1.28m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:02PM1.42m | 5:35AM1.39m | 5:58PM1.55m | 6:35AM1.49m | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | |||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 90 | 69 | 73 | 50 | 90 | 87 | 85 | 118 | 85 | 81 | 108 | 127 | 93 | 47 | 94 | 61 | 40 | 12 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | — | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 40 | 9 | 2 | — | 10 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | W 16 | — | SW 21 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | 18 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | N 4 | — | SE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | NE 5 | E 3 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 47 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 28 | 46 | 9 | 296 | 0 | 265 |
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The above surf forecast table for Watergate Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Watergate Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Watergate Bay 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 (Watergate Bay) 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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