Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating stretch ahead for Waverly. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first real surf worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 29th, so we’ve got a few days of tiny, chopped-out junk to sit through before that.

The main issue is that the swell is small and weak, and the wind is all wrong for most of the period. The combined wave energy is well under 100 (48-99) for the first week, which is super weak. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The best of a very average bunch comes on Wednesday, July 29th. We get a pulse of 4ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy finally cracks into the moderate range at 139, and more importantly, the wind goes light offshore from the W in the morning. That’ll make the breakwater setup clean with gentle offshore conditions. It’s still not big, and it’s a short period swell, so expect quick, fat waves. It’s not a standout, just the best of a poor run.

Thursday, July 30th, keeps the clean, offshore wind from the NW and W, but the swell drops back to 2-2ft. The energy is still moderate (92-106) but the waves are tiny. Friday, July 31st, is even smaller.

August 1st starts with a dead flat, glassy morning, but that’s only 1.0ft of swell. Then the wind swings onshore and it’s back to choppy, poor conditions.

The second week (from August 3rd onwards) teases a little. Monday, August 3rd, sees a 3ft SSE swell with a longer 8-second period and moderate energy (112), with a light cross-offshore wind from the N. That’s clean, but again, small. After that, it’s back to small, blown-out dribble, with energy levels staying well below 100. The pattern is just a long run of tiny, weak swell with poor wind.

For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a real bummer of a forecast. The conditions are just not cooperating. The breakwater is fairly exposed, so it needs a better direction than we’re getting. Most of the time, the wind is cross-on or onshore, ruining what little wave height there is.

If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best bet is the Wednesday, July 29th morning session, or maybe the Monday, August 3rd morning. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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