Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.1°C
2.1° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' for Waverly. Straight up, this is a pretty lean run for the next fortnight. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf punctuated by one late window that might just get the blood pumping. You're gonna be doing a lot of waiting, but there's a glimmer on the horizon.

The story for the next week is one of small, weak energy. Through the end of August and into the first few days of September, we're looking at ankle to knee-high slop. The energy levels are absolutely pathetic, hanging around 21 to 85 on the combined scale (weak). Even though we get some clean, glassy conditions on the morning of Wednesday the 26th and some light offshore winds on Monday the 31st, the swell just isn't there to ride. It's a lot of checking the cam and paddling back to the car.

Now, we do see a bit of a pulse kicking off around Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell bumps up to 5ft to 6ft from the ENE, and the energy jumps to a moderate 297 to 421. That's something, but the wind is cross-on and the period is a short, weak 7-8 seconds. It's going to be a bit of a messy, wind-affected 2-3ft. It continues into Friday the 4th with a 5ft easterly swell, but again, the wind is messy. It looks more like a kite-surfing set-up than a clean paddle session with those cross-shore breezes and a cross-chop.

Look, for a dedicated surfer, there's barely a standout here. The one true standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is a long-range, promising but less certain shot. On Thursday the 3rd of September, Waverly sees its biggest push of the forecast period. The swell maxes out at 6ft from the ENE. The combined energy (421) jumps into the moderate range. But the kicker is that the optimum swell direction for this spot is SE, and this comes from the ENE, so it's not perfectly aligned. With light winds and a long wait for the set, it's not perfect, but it's the closest thing to a real wave we'll get in the entire 16 days.

The truth is, Waverly is a very consistent breakwater, but even the most consistent spots can't make waves out of nothing. For a solid week and a half, there's just no energy. It's one of those blank runs that happens here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you won't get any surprises there, but you will be waiting for a surprise swell.

Alright, that's the skinny. It's a tough outlook, but the ocean always has a way of surprising you. Keep an eye on the 3rd of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:45AM1.00m
7:03PM1.36m
7:26AM1.07m
7:42PM1.39m
8:04AM1.14m
8:19PM1.41m
8:41AM1.21m
8:55PM1.41m
9:16AM1.26m
9:30PM1.38m
9:52AM1.32m
10:07PM1.33m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.21m
12:41PM0.20m
1:33AM0.16m
1:24PM0.15m
2:08AM0.11m
2:05PM0.11m
2:42AM0.07m
2:45PM0.09m
3:15AM0.04m
3:26PM0.07m
3:49AM0.02m
4:08PM0.08m
4:25AM0.02m
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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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