Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Waverly.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is pretty grim. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and there’s just no energy in the water. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with values like 35 (Sunday morning) and 32 (Sunday afternoon) – that’s weak. It’s a real flat spell. We’ve got a solid nine days of nothing worth paddling out for, with only light winds and clean conditions, but no waves to ride. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal, sitting at 78°, but that’s cold comfort when there’s nothing to surf.
The first real sign of life shows up on Monday the 17th, in the afternoon. A south-southwest swell pushes through at about 5ft, period 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 358 – that’s moderate energy, a real step up. The wind swings to the west at 9 mph, offshore, and the report says “gentle offshore and clean.” That’s the standout window. The break itself is Waverly, a breakwater setup that’s very consistent and fairly exposed. It’s an advanced spot, and with the swell direction coming from the south southwest, it’s not quite matching the optimum southeast direction, but when you’ve been staring at flatness for over a week, you take what you can get. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have company, but not a circus.
The only other blip of interest is Thursday the 20th, morning. There’s a southeast swell at about 3ft, with a period of 11 seconds, giving a combined energy of 194 – moderate. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the southwest at 6 mph, keeping it clean. But it’s average, not a standout. After that, it trails back into the weak stuff.
So, if you’re looking for the best of a bad run, circle Monday the 17th afternoon. It’s the only real spike in the whole outlook. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | NE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 25 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 59 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:34AM1.35m | 10:47PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:45PM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | NE 5 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SSW 4 | — | S 6 | S 5 | NNW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | NE 4 | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 2 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 15 | — | 26 | 59 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 74 | 53 | 1093 | 97 | 0 | 244 | 166 | 244 | 716 | 2419 | 545 | 782 | 1104 | 813 | 130 | 463 | 546 | 278 | 53 | 228 |
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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).
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