Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next few weeks. I’ve looked at the charts, and it’s flat as a pancake for a long stretch. Don’t bother waxing up just yet.

We’re starting with a blank run. From Saturday the 29th of August through the first week of September, there’s nothing happening. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the wind is all over the place. Most of the time the wave energy is pitiful—some readings as low as 7 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises. It’s gonna be a frustrating wait.

The first little flicker comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning shows a bump to 0.6m (that’s about 2 feet) from the SE, but the period is short at 11 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy lifts to 121 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but the surf quality is still poor. That afternoon and into Thursday the 3rd, the wind shifts offshore and cross-off at Waverly, which is a breakwater setup. The swell is still undersized, 0.6m to 0.9m (2 to 3 feet), with a short period, but the clean conditions are a nice sight. Still, not rideable.

The second week has a little more pulse, but we’re still not talking about a proper session. Around Wednesday the 9th of September, we see a long-period groundswell sneaking in. The swell height is only 1.2m (about 4 feet) from the SSE, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy spikes to 395 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s a moderate energy pulse, and the direction matches the break’s optimum from the SE. The wind is cross-shore, so there’s a bit of chop, but it’s not terrible. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook, but it’s still only a ‘poor’ rating for surf quality, unfortunately. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the quality just isn’t there.

Through the rest of the second week, the swell fades back to tiny, clean but gutless waves. The crowd profile at Waverly is ‘sometimes’, so you might have company, but with no real swell, it’s a moot point. Overall, it’s a grim 16 days. If you’re desperate, the window around the 9th of September is the only one with a pulse, but don’t expect much. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d say take a break.

Rusty.

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