
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window for Waverly, and the honest truth is there’s very little to get excited about. The whole period is plagued by tiny, weak swells and wind that just won’t cooperate for a proper paddle session. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until the 8th of September, and even then it’s a struggle.
Waverly is a breakwater setup, fairly exposed, and it likes a swell from the SE. The water is running at 78°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a proper anomaly, feels like a different season out there.
We start on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th. You’ve got a tiny 0.7 ft bump from the east with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of just 9 (weak). The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, so it’s clean, but honestly, there’s nothing to ride. The next few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 9th sees a slight increase in wind with a cross-shore chop, but the swell is still pitiful. By Thursday morning the 10th, we get a pulse of 5 ft from the SSW, period of 6 seconds. Energy jumps to 252 (moderate), but the quality is poor. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that short period means it’s a jumbled, weak mess.
The best of a bad bunch looks like Saturday the 12th. Early morning, we get glassy conditions with a 1 ft, 9-second SE swell. The energy is only 14 (weak), but it’s glassy. For a complete beginner on a foamie, you might find a knee-high ripple. It’s not really surf.
We then hit a barren stretch. From the 13th through the 19th, it’s a mix of onshore, cross-on, and cross-off winds with tiny swells. Nothing, day after day. The only flicker of power comes on Sunday the 20th of September. The afternoon brings a 5 ft swell from the east, period of 6 seconds, and energy of 163 (moderate). The wind is cross-on from the ENE, making it choppy. It’s still poor quality.
Monday the 21st sees the biggest swell of the window: 5 ft from the east, period of 7 seconds, with energy hitting 248 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore and cross-on, creating a messy cross-chop. This is over 8 ft, so it’s expert territory, but the conditions are so rough it’s more of a washing machine. For a spot like this, with that wind and short period, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.
The whole 16-day window is a bust. The swells are tiny, the periods are short, and the wind never lines up perfectly. It’s a very blank run for Waverly. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 4 | 53 | 131 | 160 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:33PM1.50m | 7:05AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.52m | 7:53AM1.34m | 8:10PM1.51m | 8:38AM1.40m | 8:54PM1.47m | 9:21AM1.43m | 9:36PM1.39m | 10:02AM1.42m | 10:17PM1.30m | 10:43AM1.39m | 10:57PM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.01m | 1:08PM-0.00m | 1:52AM-0.04m | 2:00PM-0.03m | 2:36AM-0.05m | 2:49PM-0.04m | 3:17AM-0.05m | 3:36PM-0.02m | 3:56AM-0.01m | 4:22PM0.03m | 4:35AM0.06m | 5:08PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | E 6 |
6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 78 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 15 | — | 23 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 21 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SE 9 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
— | 14 | 14 | 53 | 131 | 160 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 32 | 36 | — | 5 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 779 | 368 | 2391 | 1391 | 779 | 15 | 57 | 11 | 53 | 72 | 278 | 1101 | 958 | 551 | 125 | 274 | 72 | 18 | 463 | 72 |
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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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