Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be honest, it’s a tough one. We’ve got a massive stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions to get through before we see any real surf.
The first decent wave isn’t until Wednesday, July 22nd at Waverly. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the S, with a combined energy of 755 (moderate to strong). The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the wind is clean offshore from the WSW. That’ll make for some clean lines for the advanced crew. It’s a breakwater setup, very consistent, and exposed to the south. It might be a bit much for the beginners – this one’s for the experienced guys. The afternoon of the 22nd drops off to 4ft from the SSE, with a lighter 9 mph offshore, so it’ll be clean, but small and ordinary.
After that, things go dead. From Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to Sunday, August 3rd, every session is rated as poor surf conditions. We’re talking tiny swell (1ft to 4ft), short periods (4-8 seconds), and cross or onshore winds ruining any chance of decent shape. The combined energy stays weak, mostly under 100, with a few days around 130-134 still blown out. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The only other glimmer is on Tuesday, August 4th. The morning shows a 4ft S swell, with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 262 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so it should be clean. The score is still low – just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ll see after the 22nd. A small window for the advanced surfers who are really itching.
So, the only true standout in this whole 16-day window is the Wednesday, July 22nd morning session at Waverly. That’s the one. Clean, 6ft, S swell. For the rest of it, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | S 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 28 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 81 | 81 | 314 | 489 | 171 | 116 | 76 | 55 | 30 | 42 | 50 | 81 | 71 | 91 | 53 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:54AM1.20m | 1:40PM1.21m | 1:46AM1.09m | 2:34PM1.19m | 2:42AM0.99m | 3:29PM1.19m | 3:41AM0.92m | 4:23PM1.20m | 4:41AM0.89m | 5:15PM1.23m | 5:37AM0.89m | 6:04PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:25AM0.06m | 7:56PM0.19m | 8:13AM0.13m | 8:57PM0.24m | 9:03AM0.19m | 9:59PM0.27m | 9:53AM0.22m | 10:58PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.24m | 11:53PM0.24m | 11:35AM0.23m | 00:43AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 32 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 15 | 15 | — | 3 | — | — | 266 | 171 | 116 | 76 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 42 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 3 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 38 | 8 | 7 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | — | N 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 33 | 81 | 81 | 314 | 489 | — | 5 | 40 | 55 | 14 | 42 | 50 | — | 71 | 91 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 184 | 418 | 515 | 1168 | 1168 | 134 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 154 | 301 | 1 | 43 | 328 | 0 | 48 | 545 | 1 |
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