Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.2°C
2.4° 

Waverly surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waverly surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast period is a tough one for our region. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honest to god, the surf just isn’t showing up. It’s a long, quiet stretch, and the first real suggestion of anything worthwhile doesn’t even pop up until Thursday, 10th September. Before that, we’re talking more than two weeks of consistent tiny waves and poor conditions. The combined swell energy is almost permanently in the weak range, usually sitting between 21 and 91, with a few brief bumps into the low hundreds. The water temperature at Waverly is sitting at 77°F, which is a whopping 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a seriously warm anomaly, very unusual.

The standout, and really the only moment worth a mention, is Thursday, 10th September. Both the morning and afternoon at Waverly show something just barely surfable. The swell is still small – around 3ft in the morning from the SSE, and 3ft from the ENE in the afternoon. The period is short, 6 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell, meaning it lacks punch. But the wind is offshore from the WNW, blowing at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy reaches 124 in the morning and 113 in the afternoon – moderate energy, but barely. It’s still just ordinary conditions, but for this run, it’s the best we’ve got. Waverly is a breakwater setup, exposed to the SE, and the optimum swell direction is from the SE, so the SSE swell is close enough to be alright. The crowds can show up sometimes, but honestly, with this size, I wouldn’t expect anyone else out. The water temp will still be about the same as earlier – much warmer than normal.

Outside of that one day, it’s a total blank. The rest of the period is filled with tiny waves, cross-shore winds, cross-onshore chop, and even a few thunderstorms. The swell never gets above 4ft, and that’s attached to a windy, messy period with a 5-second period. It’s just not worth paddling out for. A couple of days in early September have offshore winds but the swell is only 0.3ft or 1ft – you’d be floating, not surfing.

So, if you’re dead keen, Thursday, 10th September is your only real shot. It’s not gonna be epic, but it’s clean and surfable. Otherwise, sit tight, because the forecast is quiet for a long time after that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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ESE
9
0.5
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0.5
ESE
9
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SSE
6
0.6
ESE
8
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8
0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
41
46
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46
32
17
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23
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18
12
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12
8
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31
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
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5
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NW
15
SW
15
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
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20
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20
SW
15
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5
SW
10
WNW
15
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25
NE
10
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High Tide
8:04AM1.14m
8:19PM1.41m
8:41AM1.21m
8:55PM1.41m
9:16AM1.26m
9:30PM1.38m
9:52AM1.32m
10:07PM1.33m
10:30AM1.35m
10:47PM1.26m
11:13AM1.37m
11:31PM1.19m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.11m
2:05PM0.11m
2:42AM0.07m
2:45PM0.09m
3:15AM0.04m
3:26PM0.07m
3:49AM0.02m
4:08PM0.08m
4:25AM0.02m
4:54PM0.10m
5:03AM0.04m
5:44PM0.13m
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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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