Diggers surf break

Diggers surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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Diggers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Diggers sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diggers this week:

The surf forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM. 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 (May 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 23rd May)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd May)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 23rd May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
3
1
2
3
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
4
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4880
4563
4248
3120
2538
2090
1756
1518
1340
1274
1269
1312
1155
1027
879
694
606
441
284
190
179
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SW
5
W
10
ENE
10
NW
5
N
10
NNE
5
NW
5
SW
15
S
15
NNE
5
NW
15
SW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
1:09AM1.70m
2:19PM1.23m
2:13AM1.59m
3:23PM1.29m
3:15AM1.49m
4:19PM1.37m
4:12AM1.41m
5:06PM1.47m
5:02AM1.34m
5:47PM1.56m
5:47AM1.29m
6:26PM1.65m
6:29AM1.26m
Low Tide
8:07AM0.41m
7:43PM0.66m
9:05AM0.42m
9:01PM0.67m
9:55AM0.43m
10:14PM0.65m
10:38AM0.43m
11:16PM0.60m
11:15AM0.42m
00:09AM0.55m
11:49AM0.40m
00:55AM0.51m
12:23PM0.39m
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
7
2
1
1
2
3
6
1
4
1
3
21
47
1
5
Temp °C
18
20
20
19
19
19
19
21
20
19
21
21
19
23
21
18
18
18
19
19
18
15
17
16
15
18
18
20
21
20
21
22
22
20
23
21
18
19
18
16
21
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
11
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Energy kJ
3333
3287
3388
3120
2538
2090
1756
1518
1340
1274
1269
1312
1155
1027
879
694
606
441
284
190
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.4
NE
5
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
15
8
24
4
4
3
6
20
20
17
14
21
21
8
19
16
6
7
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
6
6
6
7
23
2
7
6
10
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
4
ESE
12
1.5
S
8
0.5
N
3
0.3
SW
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
4880
4563
4248
259
5
11
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
87
41
433
87
10
10
3
3
3
3
3
28
1
5
5
1
0
0
161
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
6
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
5
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Information about the Diggers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Diggers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Diggers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Diggers 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 (Diggers) 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 Diggers 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Diggers, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 56 km (35 miles) away

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