Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. 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 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour for the imperial crowd.
Let’s break down Waverly. The first week – from Monday 27 July through Sunday 2 August – is a total dud. Tiny, weak surf with onshore or cross‑shore breezes, energy in the dumps (combined energy mostly under 100). Hardly a ripple worth paddling for.
Then on Monday 3 August, we finally get a pulse. The morning shows a 5ft swell out of the SSE, with a 9‑second period and a combined energy of 329 – moderate energy, enough to get some juice. Wind is light from the north at 3 mph, cross‑offshore, and the water is clean. That’s your window. Waverly is a breakwater, advanced only, and it’s very consistent when it’s working, though crowds can show up. The swell direction is close to its favorite SE, so the waves should wrap in nicely. The 5ft is solid but not huge – fine for experienced surfers. After that morning, the energy fades and the rest of the forecast stays weak and messy, with only a few clean moments but no real power.
So, mark your calendar for Monday morning, 3 August – that’s the standout. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch, but Waverly is a consistent spot, so don’t lose hope.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 121 | 33 | 64 | 32 | 40 | 33 | 63 | 54 | 25 | 12 | 33 | 55 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:13AM0.95m | 7:31PM1.36m | 7:55AM0.99m | 8:11PM1.39m | 8:35AM1.03m | 8:49PM1.40m | 9:12AM1.07m | 9:24PM1.40m | 9:48AM1.10m | 9:59PM1.37m | 10:24AM1.14m | 10:34PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.17m | 1:06PM0.18m | 2:08AM0.14m | 1:48PM0.15m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:28PM0.13m | 3:20AM0.08m | 3:07PM0.12m | 3:54AM0.06m | 3:47PM0.12m | 4:27AM0.05m | 4:27PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 64 | 32 | 40 | 33 | 63 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 30 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | W 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 10 | 29 | 34 | 121 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 54 | — | — | 33 | 55 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 303 | 368 | 113 | 130 | 1549 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 53 | 11 | 328 | 50 |
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