Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Waverly are a real struggle. We’ve got a long, flat gap right from the start, with nothing worth paddling out for until the afternoon of Thursday, 3rd September. Even then, it’s barely a blip. The overall pattern is one of tiny, weak swell and messy conditions. There’s no standout session, no day to circle on the calendar. If you’re desperate for a splash, the best of a bad bunch is that Thursday afternoon, but manage your expectations.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, 3rd September, in the afternoon. Waverly is a breakwater setup, and it’s very consistent, but we’re only looking at a weak 2 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 122, but it’s the only reading that even cracks the triple digits. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW, keeping the surface clean. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a circus. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. Honestly, the waves are small and ordinary – surfable if you’re on a longboard, but nothing to get excited about. The offshore wind is a major positive for cleanliness, but the swell just isn’t there.
After that, it’s back to the desert. From Friday, 4th September, right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday, 15th September, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. The swell never gets above 4 ft, and most days it’s below 2 ft, with period so short there’s no push. Winds are often cross-shore, cross-on, or just too strong, making it choppy and messy. There’s a day or two with offshore wind, but the swell is so tiny it’s not worth the walk. The only notable thing is the combined energy stays either weak (under 100) or just barely moderate (101-191), with the highest being 191 on the morning of Sunday, 6th September, but that’s paired with a 4 ft, short-period ENE swell and a moderate cross-shore wind that chops it up. It’s a beach break, and with that wind and size, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a 16-day window with one very ordinary, small window on Thursday afternoon. The rest is a flat, windy, frustrating run. For a spot that’s usually very consistent, this is a lean spell, but it’ll turn around. Keep an eye on the forecasts – they can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | ENE 5 |
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20 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 75 | 63 | 44 | 29 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:05PM1.36m | 2:41AM0.99m | 3:19PM1.37m | 4:00AM1.01m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:54PM0.10m | 5:03AM0.04m | 5:44PM0.13m | 5:46AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.11m | 7:46PM0.21m | 7:37AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.22m | 8:46AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | SE 9 |
11 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 75 | 63 | 29 | 19 | 61 | 23 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | — |
— | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 44 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | S 15 | SE 13 | — | ENE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | E 6 | NNE 4 | — | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 7 | — |
2 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | NW 2 | NW 2 | N 2 | N 3 | — | ENE 5 |
20 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 24 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 1093 | 1175 | 418 | 418 | 454 | 100 | 50 | 1549 | 72 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 154 | 244 | 418 | 480 | 2194 |
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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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