Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at our local spot.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch. We've got a long dry spell ahead, with no real surf to get excited about for the first twelve days. For a break that's usually very consistent, this is a real bummer of a period. The only time we see any pulse of energy is right at the end of the window, but the conditions are going to be a battle.
Let's start with the good news, or what passes for it. Around Sunday, September 13th, there's a brief flicker of hope. Morning brings a cross-offshore wind from the West at 12 mph and a small 3 ft swell from the SSE. The wave energy is weak (114) and it's a short period of 5 seconds, so it's not going to be anything special, but it is described as surfable and clean. Don't expect much, but if you’re desperate, that’s the only window where it’s not a complete write-off.
After that, it's back to flat or choppy nothingness until we get to the final few days. Now, from Tuesday, September 22nd, things start to look interesting in terms of size, but the quality goes out the window. We get a build-up of swell from the East, hitting 5 ft on Tuesday morning and climbing to 5 ft by the afternoon. By Wednesday, September 23rd, we've got solid 5 ft waves from the ESE. The energy jumps significantly, hitting 279 on Tuesday and peaking at a very strong 542 on Tuesday afternoon, and staying strong at 386 on Wednesday. This is serious power for the breakwater.
But here’s the kicker: the wind is a dirty, onshore cross-off from the ENE at 12 to 15 mph, making the whole setup choppy and messy. It’s all rated as poor surf conditions. For a break with an advanced difficulty rating, and given the strong onshore wind, this setup looks far more suited to a kite session than a traditional paddle-in surf session. The swell is also wrapping in from the ESE, which is onshore for this breakwater spot. Unless you're an expert looking for a battle, you’re better off giving this one a miss.
Sorry folks, it's a flat and bleak outlook. Hopefully, the long-range forecasts will change, but for now, keep your gear in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 136 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 41 | 19 | 69 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 81 | 110 | 85 | 59 | 21 | 34 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.51m | 8:38AM1.40m | 8:54PM1.47m | 9:21AM1.43m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM-0.03m | 2:36AM-0.05m | 2:49PM-0.04m | 3:17AM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | SE 9 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 15 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 62 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 13 | 6 | — | 14 | — | 25 | 21 | 13 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 85 | 59 | 21 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 15 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 31 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 136 | 35 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 41 | 19 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 81 | 110 | — | — | 9 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 53 | 53 | 16 | 278 | 1101 | 966 | 305 | 14 | 87 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 988 | 2383 | 1409 | 546 | 50 | 501 | 297 |
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