
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast for the next 16 days around Waverly is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first few days are a total write-off. From Saturday the 5th all the way through to Wednesday the 16th, it’s a lifeless stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor or onshore winds. The combined energy never gets above 92 (which is weak, if you’re wondering), and the scores are all zero. It’s a grim stretch where the only thing breaking is the monotony. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a splash, you’d be better off looking at a kite setup than a surfboard—the wind’s the only thing moving out there.
Then, finally, on Thursday morning the 17th, we get a tiny flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 83. It’s not much, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW, which cleans things up nicely. The wave comment changes to “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and it gets a score of 1. That’s the standout of the entire window, and it’s only because the rest is so poor. The break is a breakwater setup, so it’s fairly exposed to the SE swell, which is a decent match for the optimum direction. It’s very consistent, so you won’t be waiting long, but be aware – crowds are possible here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.
After that one morning, it’s back to the doldrums. Friday the 18th has a little 2 ft–2 ft dribble, but the wind is all over the place. The rest of the week is more of the same: tiny, weak, and messy. The whole period is a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the stars don’t align. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d skip the wetsuit and go for a beach walk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
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10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 64 | 182 | 56 | 20 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:41AM0.99m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:58PM0.22m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:23 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | S 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 56 | 20 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | E 12 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — |
3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | E 6 | — | — | S 2 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 |
— | 1 | — | 2 | — | 36 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 32 | 64 | 182 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 418 | 1214 | 452 | 165 | 452 | 15 | 50 | 113 | 109 | 130 | 779 | 297 | 368 | 1168 | 656 | 1 | 53 | 325 |
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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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