
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NE swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ENE 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 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got coming up at Waverly. I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and unexciting. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until early July, so there's a bit of a wait.
The overall pattern is one of small, weak energy with a lot of cross-shore or onshore wind messing things up. For the first few days, from Saturday the 4th to Monday the 6th, we’re looking at tiny waves – think 1 ft to 2 ft from the SE and SSE. Periods are short, around 5 to 9 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak, reading between 18 and 75. The water temperature is a notable 75°, which is 4° warmer than average for this time of year – that's much warmer than normal, so you might get away with a spring suit.
Tuesday the 7th sees a slight bump, with a 4 ft ENE swell pushing in, but it’s still a short-period 5-6 second wave. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 105 on Tuesday afternoon, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the N at 12 mph, keeping things clean. Still, the waves are poor quality overall. Wednesday the 8th offers a clean morning with light NNE winds, but the swell drops back to 2 ft.
Honestly, the only real standout in this whole 16-day stretch doesn’t come until a week later, around Sunday the 12th and into Monday the 13th. On Sunday afternoon, a 3 ft E swell with a cross-offshore WSW wind at 12 mph gives us clean conditions, and the combined energy is a moderate 68. But Monday the 13th is the best on offer: a 3 ft ESE swell with a 7-second period and moderate wave energy of 104. The catch is the cross-onshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph, making it choppy. For a breakwater setup like Waverly, the swell direction from the ESE is okay, but the short period means it won’t hold much shape.
There are a few other moments with clean conditions, like Saturday the 11th morning with glassy conditions and a 1 ft SSE swell, or Saturday the 18th with glassy conditions and a tiny 1.0 ft SE swell. But the wave heights are just too small to get excited about. The second week is a real snoozer – mostly 1 ft to 2 ft and a lot of weak energy.
Look, if you’re desperate, Tuesday the 7th afternoon might give you a few clean 3 ft lines, and Monday the 13th has the most energy, but it’s rough around the edges. For most of us, it’s probably time to find something else to do for a while. The swell is too small and inconsistent for beginners to learn on, and experts will be bored.
Stay hopeful, things can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 57 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 50 | 54 | 71 | 137 | 49 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 40 | 27 | 34 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.02m | 11:39PM1.26m | 12:13PM1.06m | 00:20AM1.20m | 12:59PM1.11m | 1:07AM1.14m | 1:51PM1.17m | 2:02AM1.09m | 2:50PM1.24m | 3:05AM1.04m | 3:51PM1.32m | 4:13AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.19m | 6:14AM0.09m | 6:19PM0.21m | 6:53AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.22m | 7:37AM0.08m | 8:17PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.07m | 9:24PM0.20m | 9:23AM0.05m | 10:33PM0.16m | 10:23AM0.03m | 11:39PM0.09m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 5 |
21 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 14 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | NE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
3 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 11 | — | 1 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 11 | — | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 |
— | — | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 2 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | 57 | — | 20 | 12 | 50 | 54 | 71 | 137 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 40 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 460 | 2224 | 14 | 1094 | 2312 | 168 | 130 | 130 | 1 | 50 | 598 | 50 | 1 | 95 | 292 | 453 | 460 | 503 | 11 | 101 | 46 |
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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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