Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.2°C
2.2° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waverly this week:

The surf forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Waverly over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough one. For the first twelve days, from Sunday the 23rd of August right through to the 3rd of September, we’re staring down the barrel of a flat spell. There’s no surf worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at a very warm 77°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. You’d be better off with a beach towel than a surfboard.

We finally see a little pulse of energy building towards the end of the run. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, the combined energy bumps up to 136, and by Wednesday morning the 2nd, it’s at 152. But even then, the swell is a paltry 2 ft out of the SE, and the wind is cross-onshore, messing up the surface. It’s still poor.

The one and only window that looks like it might be worth a look is Saturday the 5th of September. We get a cleaner setup with a moderate offshore breeze from the NW. The swell jumps to 3 ft, also from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 290, which is significant. This is the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising rumour rather than a sure thing. The sets will have some punch for a breakwater, but that long period might make it a bit straight at times. Still, with offshore wind, it’s your best shot.

Before that, the 4th of September Friday afternoon pulls in some 2 ft swell with a clean offshore wind, but the energy is only 78, so it’s small.

There’s a big gap of flat days here, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week and a half. Saturday the 5th is the day to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:33PM1.25m
6:00AM0.94m
6:20PM1.31m
6:45AM1.00m
7:03PM1.36m
7:26AM1.07m
7:42PM1.39m
8:04AM1.14m
8:19PM1.41m
8:41AM1.21m
8:55PM1.41m
9:16AM1.26m
9:30PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.29m
00:12AM0.26m
11:54AM0.25m
00:55AM0.21m
12:41PM0.20m
1:33AM0.16m
1:24PM0.15m
2:08AM0.11m
2:05PM0.11m
2:42AM0.07m
2:45PM0.09m
3:15AM0.04m
3:26PM0.07m
3:49AM0.02m
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Information about the Waverly Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waverly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waverly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waverly 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 (Waverly) 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 Waverly 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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