Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (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 be straight with you – this 16-day window for Waverly is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, often messy surf with hardly a standout moment. The first solid recommendation doesn’t roll in until a week from now, on Monday the 7th of September, and even then it’s a pretty average offering.
The pattern is dominated by tiny swells, mostly under 3 ft, with a lot of short-period, wind-affected junk. The water is sitting at a very warm 78°, a massive 6° above the norm for this time of year, which is a real anomaly. It’s like a bathtub out there, but without the waves to match.
The first sign of anything with a bit of life comes on Monday the 7th of September in the morning. Waverly will see a small 2 ft easterly swell with a decent 11-second period, giving it a bit of energy (112). The wind is a clean, light offshore from the north, so the surface will be tidy. It’s a small, weak wave, and the conditions are still described as “very ordinary,” but it’s the best we’ll see for a while. The long period will make it a bit better shaped, but it’s a breakwater setup, so it’s not going to be a classic.
For the rest of the first week, it’s a write-off. Thursday the 10th of September has a morning pulse of 5 ft from the SSW with moderate energy (253), but the wind is messy cross-off and the quality is still poor. It’s a bit bigger, but it won’t be clean.
The second week is a blur of tiny, period-poor swell. Saturday the 12th of September and Sunday the 13th of September see some 3 ft to 4 ft waves, but the period is a pathetic 4 to 6 seconds and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. It’s weak, choppy and not worth paddling for. The 16th of September afternoon has a 4 ft ENE swell, but again, a 5-second period and onshore wind means it’s just a mess.
Honestly, look at the 18th of September if you’re desperate. The afternoon sees a tiny 0.7 ft southeast swell, but it has a very long 12-second period – a bit of a tease. But with 12 mph cross-shore wind, it’s barely a ripple.
The best bet is Monday the 7th morning. It’s small, but the offshore wind and longer period will give you something clean and fun on a longboard. Crowds might be an issue (Waverly is “sometimes” busy), so get there early. Don’t expect greatness. This is a lean run for Waverly.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 26 | 76 | 61 | 108 | 78 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 19 | 39 | 39 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:58PM1.37m | 1:25AM1.03m | 2:05PM1.36m | 2:41AM0.99m | 3:19PM1.37m | 4:00AM1.01m | 4:32PM1.40m | 5:11AM1.07m | 5:37PM1.45m | 6:12AM1.16m | 6:33PM1.50m | 7:05AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM0.21m | 7:37AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.22m | 8:46AM0.17m | 10:10PM0.20m | 9:59AM0.16m | 11:17PM0.14m | 11:08AM0.11m | 00:14AM0.07m | 12:11PM0.05m | 1:06AM0.01m | 1:08PM-0.00m | 1:52AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 108 | 78 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 11 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 26 | 76 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 39 | 39 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 82 | 73 | 130 | 503 | 484 | 551 | 53 | 480 | 1434 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 25 | 15 | 779 | 53 | 368 | 3196 | 0 |
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