
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Waverly. Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but mostly a quiet one. The swell is going to be small and weak for the bulk of the period, so you’re going to be waiting a while for anything worth paddling out for.
We start off this Saturday the 8th and it’s pretty grim. Tiny 2ft S swell with a short 5-second period and a cross-off breeze. That’s weak energy (49) and just poor surf. This pattern hangs around for days. Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th – it’s all tiny, weak swell with periods under 8 seconds and poor conditions. The only glimmer is Tuesday morning when the wind goes glassy, but with a 2ft swell (energy of just 20), it’s barely a ripple.
We have a real flat spell here. Wednesday the 12th through to the morning of Tuesday the 18th, it’s all 0.7ft to 2ft swell with very weak combined energy – mostly under 100. There are a few moments of clean, glassy conditions, like Wednesday morning the 12th with a gentle offshore, and Tuesday morning the 19th with a glassy surface, but the swell is just too small to surf.
Now, there is a bit of a pulse building. By Thursday the 20th, we start to see a longer period SE groundswell (12 seconds) pushing in. It’s still small, 2ft to 2ft, but the energy jumps to moderate levels (165-188). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s better than nothing, but nothing to get excited about.
The best of the lot looks to be Friday the 21st. We see a bigger SE swell – 3ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon – with a solid 11-12 second period. The combined energy hits a moderate 242-328. The issue is the wind. It’s cross-on and then cross with a risk of thunderstorms. That’ll chop it up. For a more exposed break like Waverly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd has some clean windows with lighter winds, but the swell drops back to 2ft-3ft and the period drops to 8-9 seconds. Energy is moderate (103-128) but the surf quality is still described as poor or ordinary. The water temp is 77°, a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
So, if I had to pick the standout, it’s a real long-range promise. The morning of Thursday 20th August (that’s over a week away) has the cleanest conditions with that building groundswell, and the Friday 21st has the most size, but the wind is rough. Honestly, nothing here is a true standout. The better windows are likely to be Thursday 20th and Saturday 22nd afternoons when it’s clean with a small, rideable wave. But it’s a quiet outlook overall. Keep an eye on it, forecasts change.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 11 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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25 | 83 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM1.41m | 5:14AM1.02m | 5:46PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.09m | 6:45PM1.55m | 7:17AM1.17m | 7:39PM1.58m | 8:10AM1.25m | 8:30PM1.59m | 9:00AM1.30m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:48AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.12m | 11:13AM0.06m | 00:28AM0.05m | 12:17PM0.01m | 1:24AM-0.02m | 1:16PM-0.04m | 2:15AM-0.07m | 2:11PM-0.07m | 3:02AM-0.10m | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:48AM-0.10m | 3:55PM-0.05m | 4:32AM-0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
23 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | SE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 4 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
25 | 83 | — | 24 | 24 | — | 28 | — | — | 5 | 13 | — | 9 | 39 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 0 | 14 | 73 | 46 | 130 | 53 | 130 | 278 | 2651 | 53 | 166 | 603 | 18 | 598 | 46 | 244 | 228 | 113 | 215 |
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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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