
Surf Forecasts:
Waverly surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waverly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Waverly are looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of weak, crummy surf ahead, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off. The forecast shows almost nothing but "poor surf conditions" across the board, with tiny waves and dodgy winds. We're looking at a gap of several days right now with no real recommendations. The water temp is sitting around 76°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're staring at flat water.
Let's run through what little there is. Starting Tuesday, July 28th, we've got a cross-shore wind messing up a tiny 1ft swell from the SE. The combined energy is a weak 34 – not worth paddling out for. Tuesday afternoon is a bit bigger at 3ft, but it's a short-period 5-second SSE windswell, and the onshore wind just chops it up. No good.
Wednesday, July 29th, shows a glimmer. The morning has a clean, offshore WNW wind at only 3 mph, which is a beauty. But the swell is still just 3ft from the SSE with a weak 68 energy reading. It's clean, but it's tiny. The afternoon holds a bit more size but the wind goes cross-offshore. Still, it's not enough to get excited about.
Thursday, July 30th, is more of the same. Clean conditions in the morning with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 2ft. The energy is only 56. It's a knee-high day at best.
From Friday, July 31st, right through to the end of the first week, we're stuck with weak, onshore, and cross-onshore winds. The swell barely breaks 2ft, and the period is short. The combined energy is consistently below 50. This is flat, choppy, and messy.
The second week offers no relief. We see a tiny spike in energy on Friday, August 7th, with a 3ft, 7-second S swell and a combined energy of 134 – that's at least moderate, but it's still a short-period windswell and the wind is a strong 16 mph cross-shore. It'll be a lumpy, bumpy mess. Saturday, August 8th, has clean cross-offshore winds, but the swell drops right back to 1ft. It's a pattern of clean but tiny, or bigger but blown out.
So, what's the standout? Honestly, there isn't one. The best bet for a paddle would be Wednesday morning, July 29th, at Waverly. The offshore WNW wind will make it glassy, and the 3ft SSE swell, while small, will be the cleanest we see all period. But don't expect any power. After that, the cleanest conditions return on Saturday, August 8th, but the swell is too small to ride.
The rest of the dates are just a washout. The energy is too weak, the winds are wrong, or the period is too short. If you're a kite surfer, the strong cross-shore winds on Friday, August 7th, might look interesting, but for a surfboard, it's a no-go.
Hang in there. Forecasts can change, and it doesn't stay poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
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16 | 30 | 97 | 65 | 68 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 52 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 75 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.39m | 8:35AM1.03m | 8:49PM1.40m | 9:12AM1.07m | 9:24PM1.40m | 9:48AM1.10m | 9:59PM1.37m | 10:24AM1.14m | 10:34PM1.33m | 11:01AM1.18m | 11:11PM1.27m | 11:41AM1.21m | 11:52PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.15m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:28PM0.13m | 3:20AM0.08m | 3:07PM0.12m | 3:54AM0.06m | 3:47PM0.12m | 4:27AM0.05m | 4:27PM0.12m | 5:01AM0.05m | 5:11PM0.14m | 5:37AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.17m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | 8 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
16 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 68 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 52 | 36 | 23 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 28 | — | 69 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | S 4 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 |
3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | S 7 | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 6 | S 3 | — |
12 | 30 | 97 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 6 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 20 | — | 41 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 958 | 501 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 73 | 108 | 244 | 99 | 182 | 1549 | 301 | 301 | 1168 | 348 | 130 | 52 | 1 |
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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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