Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waverly in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards for Waverly. It's a pretty quiet picture overall, so strap in.
We're looking at a long dry spell here. From now, right through the middle of the month and beyond, there's barely a ripple. For almost the next two weeks, the surf is flat to tiny and blown out, so don't be in a rush to grab your board. The only solid action I can see is way out in the second week, around Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August, when a bit of size finally shows up. But even then, it's got problems.
The standout, and really the only window worth talking about, is Waverly itself on Thursday, August 27th. The swell will be pumping in from the ENE at about 5 to 6 ft. The swell energy jumps right up into the strong range (values around 215 – 312), so there'll be plenty of push. However, the period is a short, windswell-type 6 to 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit racy and won't have that classic groundswell punch. On the downside, the wind swings onshore from the ESE all day, making it choppy and messy. That east-southeast direction is cross-onshore, so expect bumpy faces. With the swell over 5 ft, it's getting a bit too much for beginners, and the onshore wind will make it a battle. Honestly, with that much onshore wind and a beach-type setup, this might look more exciting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
To make matters worse, the water temp at Waverly at the start of the period was a very unusual 79°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a proper anomaly of about 5°F. That warmth might stick around, but it won't fix the wind.
After that Thursday peak, Friday the 28th hangs on with similar ENE swell around 4 to 5 ft, but it's still onshore from the ESE and choppy. The energy is still moderate to strong (172–205), but it's in the same messy story.
So, the honest truth? There’s not a single day in this 16-day stretch that I’d recommend for a proper paddle. The wait is long and the payoff is ugly. Don't lose hope though—forecasts can shift. But for now, leave the stick in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 105 | 117 | 51 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 61 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:00AM1.30m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:48AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.49m | 10:34AM1.35m | 10:47PM1.39m | 11:20AM1.33m | 11:31PM1.27m | 12:06PM1.30m | 00:16AM1.15m | 12:54PM1.25m | 1:05AM1.04m | 1:45PM1.21m | 2:00AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:48AM-0.10m | 3:55PM-0.05m | 4:32AM-0.07m | 4:45PM0.00m | 5:14AM-0.01m | 5:35PM0.07m | 5:56AM0.06m | 6:27PM0.15m | 6:39AM0.14m | 7:21PM0.23m | 7:24AM0.22m | 8:19PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 117 | 51 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 61 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 14 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 6 | WNW 3 | — | W 2 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 105 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3196 | 2433 | 966 | 1092 | 3258 | 546 | 2362 | 2351 | 1378 | 1422 | 1438 | 15 | 11 | 53 | 182 | 184 | 958 | 73 | 292 | 656 | 418 |
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