Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
24.8°C
2.0° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get real. I'm looking at the charts for the next two weeks, and mate, it's a dead zone. No good options on the table, nothing even close to a proper wave. We're in for a serious dry spell.

It's the kind of blank run that's pretty normal for this stretch. There's just no consistency to the swell, and the wind hasn't got the decency to give us a clean day to work with. We've got a lot of small, weak, and choppy slop on the menu.

Let's walk through the days.

The whole start is a total washout. Thursday the 27th is flat out ugly, with a cross-onshore wind and a pathetic 2ft of weak, crumbly ESE swell. The energy is a paltry (52). Not worth a look. Friday and Saturday are more of the same – tiny waves, messy cross-shore winds, and a whole lot of nothing. Saturday morning might show 2ft, but it’s still too small and junk to care about.

There is a brief window Friday morning when the wind goes dead calm, but the swell is a tiny 2ft at 8 seconds, so it’s a no-go.

The first sign of something that isn't totally flat comes on Thursday, September 3rd. Thursday morning shows 3ft, and it’s glassy, but it’s still short-period ENE windswell, and the notes say it's very ordinary. The afternoon is slightly better, with 4ft and a clean offshore breeze, but it’s still not enough to get anyone excited. You could paddle out, but you’d be hunting for scraps.

Friday the 4th has a slightly better energy reading (118 to 133), but the onshore winds kill the quality. The size holds around 3ft, still weak and short period. Nothing to write home about.

The following week is more of the same. We see a bit of swell come in on the 6th and 7th, with waves up to 4ft, but the winds are onshore and the periods are terrible – mostly 5 or 6 seconds. It'll be a blown-out mess. The energy is still weak to moderate. Tuesday the 8th has the biggest reading of 4ft in the afternoon, but it comes with a cross-shore wind and a short period, so the quality is going to be awful.

So, to be straight with you: there is nothing surfable in the next 16 days. The energy is weak, the winds are junk, and the swells are short and disorganized. If you're that keen, maybe the 3rd or 4th might give you a paddle, but it's a long shot and not worth the drive. It's one of those times when the ocean just shuts down, and the lack of any consistent swell makes it feel like an eternity. I'm not going to pretend it looks good. It doesn't.

We’re just going to have to wait for the pattern to shift. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd say don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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9
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8
0.4
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8
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8
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8
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9
0.4
SE
11
0.5
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11
0.5
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
46
95
47
27
32
24
16
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18
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16
7
7
12
43
55
47
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
SW
5
SW
15
S
10
NNW
25
NE
20
ENE
5
E
5
SE
15
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
N
10
S
10
W
10
WSW
25
ENE
10
E
15
SE
15
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:04AM1.14m
8:19PM1.41m
8:41AM1.21m
8:55PM1.41m
9:16AM1.26m
9:30PM1.38m
9:52AM1.32m
10:07PM1.33m
10:30AM1.35m
10:47PM1.26m
11:13AM1.37m
11:31PM1.19m
12:01PM1.38m
00:22AM1.10m
Low Tide
2:05PM0.11m
2:42AM0.07m
2:45PM0.09m
3:15AM0.04m
3:26PM0.07m
3:49AM0.02m
4:08PM0.08m
4:25AM0.02m
4:54PM0.10m
5:03AM0.04m
5:44PM0.13m
5:46AM0.07m
6:41PM0.17m
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7:37
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Temp °C
26
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27
22
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32
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Feels °C
26
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29
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19
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32
27
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34
34
27
29
26
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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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