
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waverly this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming our way for Waverly. It's a bit of a slow burner this one, so don't go cancelling your plans just yet.
Right off the bat, the first week and a bit is looking pretty flat and grim. From Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 21st of September, we're dealing with small, messy surf and hardly any energy behind it. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, and the wave heights are barely scraping 3 ft at best. Winds are all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making things choppy and poor. It’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about, so you're better off saving your energy for later.
The first real glimmer of something worthwhile shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September. The swell finally gets its act together. We're looking at a solid 7 ft of swell from the east, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to moderate levels, which is a big step up. The best part? The wind is swinging offshore from the west, promising clean, groomed faces. That said, at 7 ft, this is getting a bit big for beginners. The afternoon stays clean but gets a touch stronger with the wind, still with a similar 8 ft east swell. This is your standout window.
Thursday the 24th isn't far behind, but it's a different beast. The swell builds to 8 ft from the east with a 10-second period, with combined energy roaring into strong territory. The winds are cross-offshore, so the surf will still be clean, but those are serious numbers. At this size, it's strictly for the experts. The period is decent, creating some proper power, but at a beach/breakwater setup like Waverly, it might not be the most user-friendly point break wave. It’s definitely on the watchlist for the chargers.
After that, things drop off again quickly into the weekend and beyond, with the swell fading back down to 4 ft and smaller, and winds turning back onshore.
For the standout pick, I’m going with Waverly on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd. It’s got the best balance of solid swell (7 ft east) and clean conditions thanks to that offshore west wind. The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won't need the thick rubber.
Remember, crowds are sometimes a factor at Waverly, so get in early for the clean ones. Thursday is the big-swell option, but it’s a different conversation entirely.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 9 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | ENE 4 |
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23 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 41 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 73 | 90 | 74 | 63 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:36PM1.39m | 10:02AM1.42m | 10:17PM1.30m | 10:43AM1.39m | 10:57PM1.20m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:40PM1.09m | 12:08PM1.29m | 00:26AM1.00m | 12:57PM1.23m | 1:19AM0.92m | 1:53PM1.19m | 2:24AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM-0.02m | 3:56AM-0.01m | 4:22PM0.03m | 4:35AM0.06m | 5:08PM0.10m | 5:13AM0.13m | 5:55PM0.17m | 5:52AM0.21m | 6:45PM0.25m | 6:34AM0.28m | 7:41PM0.31m | 7:24AM0.34m | 8:42PM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
23 | — | 19 | 13 | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 90 | 74 | 63 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
— | — | 24 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 6 | — | E 15 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | W 3 | — | S 5 | NNE 3 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 |
14 | 41 | 1 | — | 11 | 3 | — | 33 | 33 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1175 | 119 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 165 | 161 | 551 | 165 | 779 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 484 | 87 | 1046 | 15 | 551 | 177 | 89 |
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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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