
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real here. The next couple of weeks are looking about as exciting as watching paint dry. We've got a long stretch of nothing at the start, and it takes forever before we see a wave with any kind of pulse. It's one of those times you're better off sorting your quiver than getting wet.
The kickoff is flat and weak. Sunday afternoon starts with a dribble of 2ft from the SSE, a 4-second period, and a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is a pitiful 29. It's barely breaking, just messy. Monday bumps up to 5ft, but it's cross-shore and stormy, with a moderate breeze and chop. Still no good. From Tuesday through Friday, we're stuck in that 2ft to 4ft zone, and it's all cross or cross-on winds. The energy stays low, mostly in the double digits. There are some cleaner moments, especially Friday morning with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is just too small and gutless.
The first bit of hope arrives on Saturday the 8th. We've got a 3ft SSW swell, a light cross-off wind, and the energy jumps to 125 – that's moderate. It's clean, but honestly, it's still average. You can get a few, but you're not stoked about it. The rest of the weekend and into Monday the 10th stays small and weak. Any clean windows on Sunday are killed by the lack of push. Monday the 10th sees 4ft and an energy of 151, but again, it's short-period and just doesn't have any grunt.
From Tuesday the 11th onward, it's a slow, painful fade. The swell drops under 2ft, and the energy readings are consistently in the 40s and 30s, sometimes lower. There's a light offshore breeze on Tuesday morning, but with only 2ft on offer, it's still a closeout. The water temp is a slightly warm 76°, which is 1° above the norm for this time of year – a bit noticeable, but nothing wild compared to the absence of waves.
The second week is nearly silent. From the 13th to the 17th, we're looking at tiny surf, mostly under 2ft, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore chop. The energy levels are pathetic, often in the single or low double digits. The only exception is a 9-second period swell showing up on the 17th, but it's only 1ft, so it doesn't matter. This is a full-blown dead period.
Given the lack of real surf, the breakwater at Waverly just isn't going to offer anything. With the onshores and chop, it's looking like a better bet for kites than a paddle board.
So, bottom line: Don't get your hopes up. The first week has one "meh" day, and after that, it's a long, flat grind. Forecasts can change, but at this point, this one looks pretty locked in for a disappointing run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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18 | 162 | 280 | 286 | 125 | 70 | 53 | 73 | 64 | 47 | 77 | 66 | 99 | 105 | 47 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 39 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.27m | 11:41AM1.21m | 11:52PM1.20m | 12:27PM1.25m | 00:39AM1.13m | 1:20PM1.28m | 1:37AM1.06m | 2:22PM1.31m | 2:45AM1.00m | 3:30PM1.35m | 4:01AM0.99m | 4:40PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.14m | 5:37AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.17m | 6:16AM0.06m | 6:54PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.08m | 7:57PM0.21m | 7:56AM0.10m | 9:08PM0.21m | 8:58AM0.10m | 10:19PM0.18m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:27PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 |
8 | — | — | — | 125 | 70 | 53 | 73 | 64 | 15 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 26 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | — | E 8 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 28 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
18 | 162 | 280 | 286 | — | 19 | 11 | — | — | 47 | 77 | 66 | 99 | 105 | 47 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 39 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1228 | 1046 | 1214 | 113 | 0 | 182 | 301 | 305 | 328 | 656 | 301 | 138 | 328 | 138 | 130 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
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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).
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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