Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak, to be honest. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing on the horizon for Waverly. We’re talking days of tiny, weak surf that just won’t do anything for you. The first real call isn’t until the 19th, and even then, it’s a bit of a mess.
So, for the next week plus, we’re staring at flatness. The swell energy is just pathetic, with readings mostly in the teens and twenties, and the odd one hitting the 70s. The waves that do show are small, weak, and just not worth the paddle out. It’s a lot of cross-off and cross-shore wind messing up what little is there. You’ll see the swell direction trying to come from the S and SSE, but with periods of 5-6 seconds, it’s just windswell junk. The morning of the 13th has a moment of glass, but with only 1ft on offer, it’s not even worth a mention.
Now, the 19th is when things finally start to move. Wednesday morning brings a bit of a pulse, with a 6ft swell from the SE, but the period is a short 5 seconds and the energy is only moderate at 159. The wind is cross-off from the SW, but it’s not enough to save it. The real kicker is Wednesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds and the energy leaps to a strong 893. That’s a proper lump of water. But, the wind goes cross-shore from the SSW, and the forecast even mentions questionable tide conditions. It’s powerful, but it could be a messy, closed-out beast. This is one for the experienced crew only, and even then, it might be a struggle.
That big push is the standout, but it’s not clean. The following morning, the 20th, still has some size – 7ft from the E – but the wind shifts onshore from the SE, making it choppy and poor. The energy is still strong at 625, but the quality drops right off.
After that, it fades fast. The 21st has some 4ft leftovers, but it’s cross-on and weak. By the 22nd, it’s back to tiny and ordinary. So, if you’re desperate, Wednesday the 19th is your only real shot, and it’s a grimy, powerful one. Otherwise, this is a good time to sort out your gear and wait for the next system.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 24 | 91 | 39 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM1.41m | 5:14AM1.02m | 5:46PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.09m | 6:45PM1.55m | 7:17AM1.17m | 7:39PM1.58m | 8:10AM1.25m | 8:30PM1.59m | 9:00AM1.30m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:48AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:27PM0.12m | 11:13AM0.06m | 00:28AM0.05m | 12:17PM0.01m | 1:24AM-0.02m | 1:16PM-0.04m | 2:15AM-0.07m | 2:11PM-0.07m | 3:02AM-0.10m | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:48AM-0.10m | 3:55PM-0.05m | 4:32AM-0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 23 | 1 | 39 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | E 11 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 11 | ENE 4 | SE 10 | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | N 3 | S 5 | S 6 | NE 2 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | — | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 29 | 24 | 91 | — | 26 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 33 | 41 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 73 | 0 | 14 | 108 | 184 | 1101 | 966 | 87 | 244 | 2651 | 598 | 228 | 1 | 53 | 418 | 2419 | 716 | 598 | 3196 | 113 |
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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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