Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.4°C
3.4° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about what’s on the table for Waverly over the next couple of weeks. I’ve pored over the numbers, and the honest truth is, this is going to be a lean stretch. We're looking at a solid gap of about two weeks where the surf just isn't going to deliver anything worth paddling out for.

I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: from now until late September, the conditions are consistently marked as poor. The winds are messy, and the swell is just too small and weak to do anything with. We’re seeing the combined swell energy barely tickling the 100 mark for most of that time, which is well into the weak category. There are a few spurts like Thursday the 10th where the morning shows a combined energy of 109 (moderate wave energy), with a chest-high 4ft swell from the SSW. The morning winds are a decent cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph, which might keep it clean-ish, but it’s just not a standout. For the next several days—right through to the morning of Monday the 21st—it's a flat spell with tiny 0.7ft to 2ft waves and all kinds of wind blowing across it. Not worth a second look.

Now, there is a bit of a pulse showing for the afternoon of Monday the 14th—a 5ft S swell rolling in, with a combined energy of 221. That catches your attention because it’s the biggest wave height in the whole forecast. But before you get too excited, that is a shore-breaking 5ft, blown out by a moderate cross-shore wind at 12 mph, which will turn it into choppy, lumpy lines. For the advanced crew at Waverly, maybe it’s a novelty to check, but the quality won’t be there. It's not a beginner's wave at that size either. The optimum swell for Waverly is from the SE, and this is from the S, so it’s not hitting the spot right.

Even late in the window, those last few days pop in with a bit more period. The mornings of September 20th and 21st show clean offshore winds from the NW at 6 mph and 12 mph, with a 1ft and 0.7ft swell from the SE, respectively. The period pushes up to 11 seconds on the 20th, but the swell is just too weak to be surfable. It’s basically a flat, glassy ocean—a good day for a swim, not a surf.

So, the reality is: there is no standout session in the entire 16-day outlook for Waverly. You’re on the beach for the long haul, waiting for the next proper swell to arrive. It’s a tough stretch, but the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.4
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9
0.3
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0.2
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0.2
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0.5
SSW
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4
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SSW
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ESE
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
27
15
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40
82
97
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49
19
9
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13
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34
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30
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
SSW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
N
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
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SE
20
SE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
9:21AM1.43m
9:36PM1.39m
10:02AM1.42m
10:17PM1.30m
Low Tide
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
3:36PM-0.02m
3:56AM-0.01m
4:22PM0.03m
4:35AM0.06m
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7:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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