Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Waverly (breakwater). The season’s still got a bit of a hangover, and there’s very little to get excited about. The water's sitting at 77°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a tropical feel, but it doesn’t help the waves. We’re looking at a long, quiet period with almost no proper surf on offer.
The first real sniff of something surfable doesn’t come until Wednesday, the 2nd of September, in the morning. We get a tiny 2 foot swell from the southeast, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a very weak 100 – barely a pulse. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are small and weak. Wednesday afternoon drops off again.
Thursday, the 3rd of September, has a little more hope in the afternoon. The swell is still small at 2 feet from the east-southeast, with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 93 – still weak. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west-southwest, so it’ll be tidy, but you’re still looking at knee-high dribble.
There’s a little window on Friday morning, the 4th of September, with a 2 foot swell from the south, period 7 seconds, and clean offshore wind from the northwest. The energy is only 60, so it’s weak, but if you’re desperate, it might be rideable. After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy, and messy for the rest of the run.
From the 5th to the 14th of September, the swell stays tiny – mostly 0.3 to 3 feet, with poor energy readings (often under 50). The wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the surf quality is consistently poor. There’s a couple of days with offshore winds (12th and 13th September) but the swell is just 1 foot, so it’s flat and clean, not surfable. The 9th of September sees a 4 foot east-northeast swell with 280 energy, but it’s onshore wind and conditions are poor – more of a messy, blown-out chop than anything for a surfer.
The bottom line: there are no good surf options in the 16-day window. The break is a breakwater setup, and it’s just not firing. A few of the days are clean, but the swell is too small. This is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for the area when the weather patterns aren’t lining up. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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18 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 52 | 96 | 63 | 45 | 29 | 61 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52AM1.32m | 10:07PM1.33m | 10:30AM1.35m | 10:47PM1.26m | 11:13AM1.37m | 11:31PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.38m | 00:22AM1.10m | 12:58PM1.37m | 1:25AM1.03m | 2:05PM1.36m | 2:41AM0.99m | 3:19PM1.37m | 4:00AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.08m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:54PM0.10m | 5:03AM0.04m | 5:44PM0.13m | 5:46AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.11m | 7:46PM0.21m | 7:37AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.22m | 8:46AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
18 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 96 | 63 | 45 | 29 | 61 | 25 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SE 13 | — | E 3 | ENE 6 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 8 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | S 5 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | W 3 |
— | 7 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 1562 | 14 | 418 | 958 | 418 | 418 | 1178 | 14 | 0 | 301 | 48 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 184 | 278 | 966 | 546 |
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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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