Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.0°C
2.3° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waverly this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next few weeks. I’ve looked at the charts, and it’s flat as a pancake for a long stretch. Don’t bother waxing up just yet.

We’re starting with a blank run. From Saturday the 29th of August through the first week of September, there’s nothing happening. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the wind is all over the place. Most of the time the wave energy is pitiful—some readings as low as 7 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises. It’s gonna be a frustrating wait.

The first little flicker comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning shows a bump to 0.6m (that’s about 2 feet) from the SE, but the period is short at 11 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy lifts to 121 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but the surf quality is still poor. That afternoon and into Thursday the 3rd, the wind shifts offshore and cross-off at Waverly, which is a breakwater setup. The swell is still undersized, 0.6m to 0.9m (2 to 3 feet), with a short period, but the clean conditions are a nice sight. Still, not rideable.

The second week has a little more pulse, but we’re still not talking about a proper session. Around Wednesday the 9th of September, we see a long-period groundswell sneaking in. The swell height is only 1.2m (about 4 feet) from the SSE, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy spikes to 395 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s a moderate energy pulse, and the direction matches the break’s optimum from the SE. The wind is cross-shore, so there’s a bit of chop, but it’s not terrible. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook, but it’s still only a ‘poor’ rating for surf quality, unfortunately. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the quality just isn’t there.

Through the rest of the second week, the swell fades back to tiny, clean but gutless waves. The crowd profile at Waverly is ‘sometimes’, so you might have company, but with no real swell, it’s a moot point. Overall, it’s a grim 16 days. If you’re desperate, the window around the 9th of September is the only one with a pulse, but don’t expect much. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d say take a break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.8
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
17
16
17
18
18
27
11
15
13
7
11
175
75
80
44
44
26
12
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NE
15
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
E
10
SW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
20
W
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
12:58PM1.37m
1:25AM1.03m
Low Tide
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
6:37AM0.11m
7:46PM0.21m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
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7:35
7:34
7:31
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:25
 mm
2
5
2
2
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
26
22
23
22
24
26
24
22
25
24
25
26
25
24
25
25
31
33
29
Feels °C
29
20
22
22
24
26
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24
27
26
28
28
28
26
26
25
31
32
29
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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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