Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew. Rusty here with the lowdown on the waves for the next couple of weeks.
I've got to level with you – this 16-day stretch is a real bummer. We're looking at a solid five days of nothing. From Saturday, September 5th, right through to Wednesday morning, the 9th, it's flat. The wave energy is next to nothing, barely registering. Don't even bother checking the tide charts.
We finally get a tiny pulse on Thursday morning, the 10th. At the Waverly breakwater, we're looking at a 3-foot south swell, but it's wind swell with a short period, so it's weak. The energy is only moderate (80). The saving grace is a 20 km/h offshore wind from the WNW, which will clean the surface right up. The water temp is a weird 78°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. This is a "surfable but very ordinary" session – a 1 out of 10. It's the only game in town. The break is very consistent, so it'll be breaking, but the quality is poor. It's an advanced wave, so that 3-foot swell will be at the limit for beginners.
That Thursday morning window is it. The rest of the 10th, all of Friday the 11th, and Saturday the 12th are back to junk – tiny waves, onshore wind, and messy conditions.
The entire second week, from Sunday the 13th to Sunday the 20th, is a write-off. The swell stays tiny, and the wind is never your friend. It's always cross-on or onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes. The breakwater is a breakwater, so it's not a great kite spot, but it's certainly not a paddle spot right now.
If you're desperate for a surf, your only hope is that Thursday morning, September 10th, at Waverly. It's a 3-foot south swell with clean offshore wind. That's the best on offer, and it's a slim pickin'. The break can get *sometimes* crowded, so you might have some company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 3 | E 5 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 58 | 41 | 45 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 176 | 70 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:19PM1.37m | 4:00AM1.01m | 4:32PM1.40m | 5:11AM1.07m | 5:37PM1.45m | 6:12AM1.16m | 6:33PM1.50m | 7:05AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.52m | 7:53AM1.34m | 8:10PM1.51m | 8:38AM1.40m | 8:54PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.20m | 9:59AM0.16m | 11:17PM0.14m | 11:08AM0.11m | 00:14AM0.07m | 12:11PM0.05m | 1:06AM0.01m | 1:08PM-0.00m | 1:52AM-0.04m | 2:00PM-0.03m | 2:36AM-0.05m | 2:49PM-0.04m | 3:17AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 45 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 70 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 8 | 58 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 54 | 176 | 18 | 1 | — | 1 | 13 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 603 | 2312 | 467 | 157 | 244 | 15 | 14 | 73 | 15 | 109 | 1562 | 297 | 368 | 779 | 1168 | 0 | 57 | 184 | 244 | 278 | 18 |
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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).
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