Watermans Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 115.74° E

Watermans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Watermans sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.4° 

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


Watermans surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 8,640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 7th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watermans over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

We’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions on the horizon across the next 16 days for Watermans. The first few days are going to be a bit of a struggle, but the back half of the window holds some serious potential if you’re willing to be patient. The water is sitting at 64° right now, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so don’t forget the extra rubber.

The run starts on Saturday, 1 August, with a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in, but the wind is a bit of a mess. The morning has a cross-off breeze from the SSE at 12 mph, which keeps things clean, but the combined swell energy is strong at 2560, and the conditions are marginal. By the afternoon, it goes cross-shore and gets choppy. Not a great way to kick things off.

Sunday, 2 August, is a better bet. The morning is still a bit breezy at 16 mph from the ENE, but it's cross-off and clean on a 7ft WSW swell. The real standout is Sunday afternoon: the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NE, still cross-off, and the swell is a clean 7ft from the WSW. The combined energy is a solid 1390, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best session of the first week, no question.

Monday, 3 August, sees the swell drop to 5ft, but the wind turns cross-shore and the quality falls away. By Tuesday, 4 August, the swell picks up again to 7ft, but the wind is onshore and messy. We’re into a lumpy, poor-quality stretch from here through the middle of the week. Swells start to get big – 8ft, then 10ft – but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy numbers are huge (3232 to 5192) for the wrong reasons. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

The real turning point comes on Saturday, 8 August, into Sunday, 9 August. Sunday morning, 9 August, is the standout of the entire outlook. The swell is a massive 18ft from the WSW, with a long period of 16 seconds. The wind is light from the N at 9 mph, keeping it cross-shore and clean. The combined energy is an enormous 14814. This is big, powerful groundswell, and while the period is long, it’s going to be a beast at this reef break. This is expert-only territory, but for those with the skills, it’s the session to circle.

After that, the swell drops back through the second week. Monday, 10 August, is a write-off with strong winds and rain. Things settle down by Wednesday, 12 August, with a glassy morning – 4ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with zero wind. That’s a clean, long-period swell, perfect for a more relaxed session. Thursday, 13 August, is another highlight: a 8ft SW swell, 19-second period, with a light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph in the afternoon. Clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is 3786, showing it’s got some punch.

The final weekend, 15 and 16 August, has some decent waves but the wind turns onshore again, making it hard to get a clean wave. The 14th of August has a glassy afternoon with 6ft from the SW, which is a nice mellow option to close out the period.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Sunday afternoon, 2 August, for a clean, solid session, and the big Sunday morning, 9 August, for the adrenaline junkies. The second week has two clean days on the 12th and 13th that are worth a look.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night).

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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2560
2378
2699
1662
1390
902
862
829
791
2938
4177
3037
3232
5192
5718
5231
3957
1811
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:14AM0.59m
00:59AM0.36m
10:33AM0.53m
1:08AM0.41m
10:45AM0.45m
1:28AM0.46m
10:36AM0.37m
2:02AM0.52m
2:55AM0.57m
4:04AM0.62m
Low Tide
5:56PM0.15m
4:33AM0.32m
6:03PM0.17m
5:45AM0.33m
6:08PM0.20m
7:11AM0.33m
6:03PM0.21m
5:09PM0.21m
2:55PM0.14m
3:06PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Watermans Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Watermans 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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