Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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