Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.1° C

3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Waverly surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 189 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waverly this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim picture for a good long while. We’re lookin’ at over a week of nothin’ worth paddling out for. From Monday the 6th right through to the afternoon of Thursday the 16th, it’s a write-off. Tiny, weak swell, funky wind directions, and even the morning of Thursday the 16th when we finally see some clean conditions, the swell’s just... meh. On the 16th, the wind goes offshore from the west at a stiff 19 mph, which is a great sign for clean faces, but the swell from the south is only 3 ft with a short 6-second period. Combined energy is just 73 – weak. It’s clean, but it’s not gonna be much fun.

Now, there’s a flicker of hope. On Friday the 17th, we finally get a day that’s worth a mention. The morning brings a west-northwest offshore breeze at 9 mph, and a clean 3 ft south-southeast swell with a 7-second period. The combined energy bumps up a little to 68, and it’s the first time we hit a score of 1 out of 10. The afternoon is similar, clean with a moderate offshore, and the energy climbs to 83. It’s not gonna be epic, but for the first time in over a week, the conditions are actually surfable and ordinary at worst. It’s the best we’ve got on offer across the whole 16 days.

Saturday the 18th fades back into weak territory with light offshores and a drop in swell. Everything after that is back to small and choppy.

So, what’s the standout? There’s only one, and it’s a pretty low bar. Friday the 17th of July at Waverly is your best bet. Expect clean, shoulder-high waves in the 3 ft range from the SSE, with a steady west-northwest wind keeping things tidy. It’s not gonna be pumping, but after a two-week drought, it’s the only time you’re not gonna be frustrated. Don’t expect a crowd – the conditions aren't that good.

As for the water, it’s a balmy 77°F when we start, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for July. That’s very unusual, a real treat.

Stay patient, folks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.5
E
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
E
6
0.8
SE
4
1.3
SE
5
1.2
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
16
15
19
29
36
55
56
30
23
15
15
15
9
23
15
16
17
21
89
103
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
W
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
S
15
SE
20
SE
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:59PM1.11m
1:07AM1.14m
1:51PM1.17m
2:02AM1.09m
2:50PM1.24m
3:05AM1.04m
3:51PM1.32m
4:13AM1.02m
4:55PM1.41m
5:22AM1.03m
5:56PM1.49m
6:27AM1.07m
6:55PM1.57m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.22m
7:37AM0.08m
8:17PM0.22m
8:27AM0.07m
9:24PM0.20m
9:23AM0.05m
10:33PM0.16m
10:23AM0.03m
11:39PM0.09m
11:25AM-0.00m
00:40AM0.02m
12:25PM-0.04m
1:38AM-0.05m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
 mm
4
2
9
6
8
16
Temp °C
26
26
23
23
23
21
21
22
22
24
25
24
28
31
25
26
25
24
24
23
23
Feels °C
30
28
27
25
24
21
21
22
23
25
26
27
29
30
27
28
26
24
26
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
E
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
E
6
0.1
S
7
1.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
13
14
6
19
9
6
13
8
30
23
15
8
8
7
23
15
16
17
1
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.1
NE
4
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
S
6
0.2
E
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
22
1
5
5
15
13
6
13
13
13
13
15
3
4
9
3
3
10
14
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.3
SE
9
0.3
S
6
0.1
E
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
15
15
2
1
3
13
7
2
15
9
3
1
1
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
E
6
0.5
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
E
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.8
SE
4
1.3
SE
5
0.9
WSW
4
Energy kJ
10
16
29
36
55
56
4
15
9
1
7
14
21
89
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1422
1422
15
95
160
11
160
301
15
95
463
38
74
86
53
274
301
303
463
1095
328
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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