Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. Real talk: this is a tough 16-day window for Waverly. The only real window of opportunity is a very short one right at the start, and then it’s a whole lot of nothing for a long stretch.
We kick off the forecast period on Monday, August 3rd with a late-afternoon swell. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell is pushing in at 6 ft from the S, with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (639). The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, and the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." This is a standout moment, but it’s a tricky one. A 6 ft swell is getting up there, pushing past beginner territory, but it’s not so big that only experts can handle it. The short period means the waves will be a bit mushy and close together, but the clean wind will make it rideable. That cross-off wind is a major positive.
Then, the plug gets pulled. From Tuesday, August 4th all the way through to Saturday, August 15th, the forecast is a long, grim run of poor surf conditions. That’s nearly two weeks of flat, weak, or blown-out junk. We see a few days of clean conditions with glassy or cross-off wind, but the swell is just too small—2 ft to 3 ft—with tiny periods and low energy. It’s just not enough to get anything going. The rest of that time is choppy, onshore, and a total write-off for a proper paddle. With the wind and the small, poor quality swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The final week of the forecast, from August 16th to 18th, doesn't offer any hope either. The swell drops to a pathetic 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with the wind swinging onshore or staying messy. It’s a total flat spell.
So, the honest truth: if you can get to Waverly on Monday afternoon, August 3rd, you might find a couple of clean, punchy ones thanks to that cross-off wind. After that, park the board and do something else. The forecasts can change, but a blank run like this is just how it goes here sometimes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 443 | 131 | 57 | 47 | 82 | 28 | 23 | 65 | 53 | 60 | 78 | 91 | 33 | 139 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 64 | 26 | 62 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:52PM1.20m | 12:27PM1.25m | 00:39AM1.13m | 1:20PM1.28m | 1:37AM1.06m | 2:22PM1.31m | 2:45AM1.00m | 3:30PM1.35m | 4:01AM0.99m | 4:40PM1.41m | 5:14AM1.02m | 5:46PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM0.17m | 6:16AM0.06m | 6:54PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.08m | 7:57PM0.21m | 7:56AM0.10m | 9:08PM0.21m | 8:58AM0.10m | 10:19PM0.18m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:27PM0.12m | 11:13AM0.06m | 00:28AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 196 | 131 | 57 | 47 | 82 | 28 | 23 | 62 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 9 | 69 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 5 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | SSE 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 35 | — | 14 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NE 2 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | W 3 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 443 | 2 | 29 | 22 | — | — | 13 | 65 | — | 60 | 78 | 91 | 33 | 139 | — | 36 | 5 | 64 | 26 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 154 | 163 | 292 | 0 | 14 | 301 | 15 | 22 | 1175 | 118 | 38 | 111 | 0 | 11 | 73 | 57 | 72 | 2430 | 22 |
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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).
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