Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.0° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Waverly for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a real drought of surfable waves. The first sign of any real size doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 22nd, and before that, it’s flat to tiny, messy, and onshore. The water temp is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you’ll need more patience than a wetsuit.

The first little glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. We’ve got a S swell pushing 6ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW. The combined energy is strong, so there’s some power in the water. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the energy kicks up even more. The wind stays clean cross-offshore. This is the best window in the whole 16 days. The breakwater setup at Waverly should handle this S swell well, and with the wind going cross-off, the waves will be clean. The 7ft stuff is pushing into expert territory, so if you’re not feeling confident in solid overhead surf, maybe sit this one out.

After that Wednesday, it’s right back to the doldrums. From Thursday, July 23rd all the way through to Tuesday, August 4th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with lousy cross-onshore wind. The swell heights barely crack 3ft, periods are short, and the energy is weak. It’s just not a goer. There’s a day on July 29th with a 3ft SSE swell and a 9-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy and chopped.

So, to sum it up: forget the next week and a half. The only real standout is Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning will be a bit more manageable at 6ft, but the afternoon offers the biggest, cleanest surf of the entire period. If you’re an advanced surfer and can get out on the 22nd, that’s your day. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSE
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SSW
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SSE
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SW
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SW
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N
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NNE
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High Tide
1:40PM1.21m
1:46AM1.09m
2:34PM1.19m
2:42AM0.99m
3:29PM1.19m
3:41AM0.92m
4:23PM1.20m
4:41AM0.89m
5:15PM1.23m
5:37AM0.89m
6:04PM1.27m
6:27AM0.92m
6:49PM1.31m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.19m
8:13AM0.13m
8:57PM0.24m
9:03AM0.19m
9:59PM0.27m
9:53AM0.22m
10:58PM0.27m
10:45AM0.24m
11:53PM0.24m
11:35AM0.23m
00:43AM0.21m
12:22PM0.21m
1:27AM0.17m
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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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