Reef
right
Level 7/10

Merewether (the Ladies)

Merewether, Australia
🪨Rocks👥Crowded⚠️Shallow

Powerful right breaking on three separate rock shelves off the Merewether baths; E swell is best and it holds 15 ft+. A National Surfing Reserve. It works best on an ESE swell with W winds. Watch for: shallow shelf at high, crowds.

Merewether (the Ladies) surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
25
Poor
1.0m@10s
16km/h
Wed21
30
Poor
1.0m@10s
17km/h
Thu22
33
Poor
1.1m@11s
21km/h
Fri23
28
Poor
0.9m@16s
18km/h
Sat24
39
Poor
1.1m@11s
13km/h
Sun25
22
Poor
1.4m@9s
17km/h
Mon26
28
Poor
1.2m@10s
20km/h
Tue27
20
Poor
1.9m@9s
20km/h
Wed28
18
Poor
2.0m@9s
36km/h
Thu29
26
Poor
1.4m@13s
22km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 22 km/h
Swell
1.0m
E(95°)
Score: 12/25
Period
10s
Mid-period swell
Score: 10/25
Wind
16km/h
NE(53°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
19°C
0.1mm11%
First light 5:37amSunrise 6:07amSunset 7:09pmLast light 7:39pm
Windswell
0.6m@3s
Secondary
0.3m
Confidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @10s E in window
Wind16 km/h NE onshore
SwellWind: Offshore Cross OnshoreShaded = inside ideal window
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem
4:43am1.0m
9:53am0.7m
4:27pm1.4m
5:33am1.1m
11:03am0.7m
5:18pm1.4m
6:13am1.3m
11:57am0.6m
6:03pm1.5m
6:50am1.4m
12:43pm0.5m
6:45pm1.6m
1:10am0.3m
7:27am1.6m
1:29pm0.5m
7:33pm1.6m
1:44am0.4m
8:03am1.8m
2:14pm0.4m
8:20pm1.7m
2:21am0.4m
8:43am1.9m
3:03pm0.4m
9:03pm1.6m
2:59am0.4m
9:24am1.9m
3:53pm0.3m
9:55pm1.5m
3:36am0.4m
10:12am2.0m
4:44pm0.3m
10:47pm1.5m
4:18am0.6m
Night

Tide times today

4:43 am
High · 1.03m
9:53 am
Low · 0.67m
4:27 pm
High · 1.38m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

25
Poor
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size12/25
Swell Period10/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score43/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score25/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score25

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (105°)
Direction range
55° - 185°
Size range
0.9m - 4.5m
Ideal size
2.5m - 3.6m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
225° - 315°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

8/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Merewether (the Ladies)?

The Merewether (the Ladies) profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.

What wind direction is offshore at Merewether (the Ladies)?

The Merewether (the Ladies) profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 225° to 315°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Merewether (the Ladies)?

The Merewether (the Ladies) scoring profile favors swell from ESE (55° to 185°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 4.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Merewether (the Ladies)?

The main season at Merewether (the Ladies) is Jan-Jul.

How do I get to Merewether (the Ladies)?

The spot profile lists NTL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 25 minutes.

What kind of wave is Merewether (the Ladies)?

Merewether (the Ladies) is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jan-Jul

Getting There

Airport
NTL
Drive time
25 min
Data quality
verified

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