Surf Forecasts:
Watermans surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Watermans this week:
The surf forecast for Watermans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Watermans in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watermans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us at Watermans.
Right off the bat, we’ve got some solid surf on the go. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good suit.
Friday, July 3rd is your best bet early on. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell, period a solid 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze out of the east. The wave energy is pumping at 1349 (moderate), and it holds through the afternoon at 6ft. This is excellent stuff for experienced surfers – clean, lined up, and powerful. The swell direction from the SW is right in the slot for this reef.
Saturday, July 4th drops off a notch. The swell is still there at 5ft from the SW, but the wind switches to a cross-off from the NE, and it’s a bit cloudier. Still clean, but the quality dips.
Sunday, July 5th is a write-off. The swell drops to 3ft, winds go cross and onshore, and the wave energy is weak (457). Poor conditions, don’t bother.
Monday, July 6th sees a pulse of bigger WSW swell, hitting 8ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon. Wave energy is strong (3263 to 3863). The wind is a cross-off from the ESE, so it’s clean, but 10ft is only for the experts. Tide conditions might be tricky, so pick your moment.
Tuesday, July 7th is the standout of the whole run. Morning brings 8ft of clean WSW groundswell, a 16-second period, with a light offshore from the ESE. Wave energy is strong at 3336. This is big, powerful, and clean – experienced-only territory, but if you’re up for it, this is the session. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up with a SSW breeze.
The rest of the first week into the second week (July 8th to 14th) offers a mix of clean windows, especially on July 12th (Sunday) and July 13th (Monday). Those both have morning sessions with 7ft and 5ft SW swell respectively, with light SE offshore winds. Clean conditions and moderate wave energy.
July 17th (Friday) and 18th (Saturday) look too big and messy – 10ft and 8ft but with onshore or cross-onshore winds and rain. Not for paddling, unless you’re kiting.
Best on offer: Friday, July 3rd for the sweet spot of size, clean conditions, and that excellent quality. Tuesday, July 7th is the big-wave hunter's choice, but only for the bold.
This run has plenty of options, but don’t expect it to be perfect for everyone. The forecast for that second week looks promising but less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1349 | 1138 | 961 | 1367 | 1419 | 894 | 418 | 301 | 1130 | 3263 | 3863 | 4084 | 3336 | 2716 | 1447 | 1225 | 2109 | 1966 | 1860 | 1433 | 1074 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:20AM0.64m | 10:40AM0.60m | 10:59AM0.54m | 4:04AM0.39m | 11:09AM0.47m | 4:11AM0.45m | 10:34AM0.39m | 4:33AM0.51m | 5:06AM0.58m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.12m | 7:11PM0.13m | 7:24PM0.16m | 6:18AM0.38m | 7:36PM0.18m | 8:44AM0.39m | 7:40PM0.21m | 7:05PM0.23m | 3:20PM0.14m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1349 | 1138 | 961 | 1367 | 1419 | 894 | 418 | 301 | 1130 | 3263 | 3863 | 4084 | 3336 | 2716 | 1447 | 1225 | 2109 | 1966 | 1860 | 1433 | 1074 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 20 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 17 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | 38 | — | 427 | — | — | — | 113 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 497 | — | — | — | 104 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 39 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 344 | 18 | 333 | 333 | 188 | 105 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
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The above surf forecast table for Watermans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Watermans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Watermans 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 (Watermans) 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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