Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.5°C
3.8° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 134 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waverly this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 15th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming our way for Waverly.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, we’re looking at a real dry spell. There’s barely a ripple to get excited about. From now through to the 24th of September, the surf is tiny and messy—mostly below 2 ft with poor conditions. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-on or cross, and the swell energy is just pathetic, hanging around the 15 to 90 range. It’s a long stretch of nothing, so don’t even bother paddling out until the very end of the month.

Things finally start to change around the 25th of September. Friday morning sees a bit of a pulse come in, with a 5 ft swell from the east at 7 seconds. The energy jumps to 237, and while the wind is still cross-off from the NNW, it’s only a light breeze, so it’s clean enough. It’s still only a “surfable” rating, so keep your expectations in check.

But then, Friday afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind drops to a glassy NNW breeze, the swell pushes to 5 ft from the east at 7 seconds, and the energy climbs to 279. That’s moderate energy now. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. This is the standout window. Saturday morning continues that glassy goodness with a south wind and a 5 ft east-southeast swell at 8 seconds, energy hitting 305. These two sessions are your best bet—clean, punchy, head-high waves. It’s not huge, but after the drought, it’s a proper reward.

The swell hangs on through Saturday afternoon, but the wind shifts cross-shore and chops it up. Sunday the 27th morning brings another solid pulse: 5 ft from the east at a very long 11 seconds, with strong energy at 741. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. That long period will make it better on a point or reef than a beach break, but with that kind of energy and clean conditions, it’s going to be well worth the wait.

So, the call: Friday afternoon the 25th and the morning of Saturday the 26th are the real standouts. Glassy, clean, and decent head-high swell. Don’t sleep on that Sunday morning either—it’s got grunt, just watch the long-period lineup shifts.

Crowds? Waverly can get busy sometimes, so on those good days you’ll have company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.7
SE
4
1
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5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
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10
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9
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ENE
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7
0.9
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8
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0.6
E
8
0.5
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
13
16
41
24
23
22
21
21
33
45
85
93
80
88
92
66
48
29
Wind (km/h)
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NE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
25
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
SE
10
S
15
S
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SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:54PM1.47m
9:21AM1.43m
9:36PM1.39m
10:02AM1.42m
10:17PM1.30m
10:43AM1.39m
10:57PM1.20m
11:24AM1.34m
11:40PM1.09m
12:08PM1.29m
00:26AM1.00m
12:57PM1.23m
1:19AM0.92m
Low Tide
3:17AM-0.05m
3:36PM-0.02m
3:56AM-0.01m
4:22PM0.03m
4:35AM0.06m
5:08PM0.10m
5:13AM0.13m
5:55PM0.17m
5:52AM0.21m
6:45PM0.25m
6:34AM0.28m
7:41PM0.31m
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6:35
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7:13
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Temp °C
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26
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27
21
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Feels °C
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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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