Waverly Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.29° N 74.55° W

Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waverly sea temperature is
25.1°C
2.2° 

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


Waverly surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Waverly.

Honestly, the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of minimal, weak surf. The first decent wave doesn’t even show up until Friday the 28th of August, so we’ve got a few days of flat, poor conditions to get through before anything is worth paddling out for.

On Friday the 28th of August, the morning has some small 3ft swell from the SE, but it’s short period at 8 seconds, so it’ll be weak and a bit fat. The wind is cross-off from the W at 12 mph, which will keep it clean, but the energy is low at 97 (combined swell energy). Not a standout. The afternoon glass-off on Friday is the first real moment of hope: the wind drops to glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph, and we get 3ft from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – score only a 1. The water is a warm 77°F, which is 4°F warmer than average – that’s notably warmer than usual for this time of year.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is pretty bleak. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, the swell stays tiny – never really getting above 3ft – and the period is short and weak. The combined swell energy rarely gets past 70, so it’s all weak, mushy stuff. Winds are a mixed bag, mostly onshore or cross-shore, so quality is poor.

There is a small uptick on the 8th and 9th of September, but we’re talking 2ft swell with periods of just 4-6 seconds. The wind is clean and offshore on the morning of the 9th – NNW at 6 mph – so the surface will be nice, but the waves will be tiny and gutless. The combined energy is only 36-42. Not worth getting excited about.

The only time we get a long-period swell is on the 1st of September, with a 15-second period from the SE, but the height is only 1ft. That’s a groundswell, but it’s too small to do anything with. Waverly is a breakwater spot, so it needs a bit more push to work.

To be honest, there is no true standout in this entire 16-day window. The best bet would be the glassy Friday afternoon on the 28th of August for a tiny, clean knee-high wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not a day to tell your mates about. If you’re looking for proper surf, this stretch is a write-off. The area just doesn’t have the swell or the wind alignment to make anything happen.

Stay patient, check the charts later – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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11
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
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5
SSE
20
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25
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10
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NNE
5
NW
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High Tide
7:03PM1.36m
7:26AM1.07m
7:42PM1.39m
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
Low Tide
1:33AM0.16m
1:24PM0.15m
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
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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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