Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Waverly (breakwater). It’s an advanced spot, very consistent when there’s swell, but honestly, the next sixteen days are looking pretty flat for the most part. There’s a long dry spell right from the start, so don’t bother paddling out until the middle of next week. The water is sitting at 77° right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a nice bonus when you finally get in.
From Saturday the 18th right through to Tuesday the 21st, there’s nothing doing. Tiny slop, onshore winds, rain showers, thunderstorm risks – all that messy stuff. Swell heights barely crack 3 ft, period is short, and the combined energy is weak, hardly ever above 50 (21 to 68). Not worth your time.
Then Wednesday the 22nd rolls in and it’s a different story. The morning brings a 5 ft SSE swell with a 9‑second period – that’s enough to get some proper shape, especially for a breakwater. The wind is cross‑off from the WSW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. Combined energy jumps to 318 (moderate), which is the best we’ll see all period. The afternoon stays clean with a 4 ft SSE swell and offshore wind from the W at 9 mph. That’s the standout window. Crowds are possible here, so if you’re keen, get there early. Just keep in mind this is an advanced wave – 5 ft at a breakwater can be pushy, but the long period (9 seconds) gives decent lines.
Thursday the 23rd goes back to poor – cross‑onshore wind, choppy, and the swell drops to 3–3 ft. Friday and Saturday the 24th–25th are even worse, with onshore flow and tiny swell.
Sunday the 26th morning offers a brief reprieve: a 3 ft SSW swell, cross‑off from the SW at 6 mph, clean. Combined energy is only 98 (weak) and the period is short (5 seconds), so it’ll be small and a bit weak, but at least you can get a few fun ones if you’re desperate. The afternoon turns messy again.
The last week of July and into August looks mostly flat and crossed up. A few glassy mornings on the 1st and 2nd of August with tiny 1–2 ft swells, but no real energy. Honestly, the only real shot at a decent session is Wednesday the 22nd. Keep your eyes on the forecasts – things can change, but right now that’s the one to aim for.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 5 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 9 | 41 | 130 | 61 | 51 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 37 | 319 | 318 | 202 | 131 | 103 | 72 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 43 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:55AM1.24m | 00:04AM1.33m | 12:47PM1.23m | 00:54AM1.20m | 1:40PM1.21m | 1:46AM1.09m | 2:34PM1.19m | 2:42AM0.99m | 3:29PM1.19m | 3:41AM0.92m | 4:23PM1.20m | 4:41AM0.89m | 5:15PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.05m | 6:38AM-0.01m | 6:58PM0.12m | 7:25AM0.06m | 7:56PM0.19m | 8:13AM0.13m | 8:57PM0.24m | 9:03AM0.19m | 9:59PM0.27m | 9:53AM0.22m | 10:58PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.24m | 11:53PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 7 | 61 | 51 | 26 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 318 | 202 | 131 | 103 | 72 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 21 | — | 8 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 41 | 130 | — | 2 | — | — | 27 | 20 | 29 | 37 | 319 | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1092 | 2839 | 73 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 53 | 328 | 301 | 292 | 1168 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 108 | 43 | 328 | 1 | 160 | 328 | 52 |
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