Diggers surf break

Diggers surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 19 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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
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
2
1
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1
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.9
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
SE
10
3.5
SE
10
4
SSE
11
3.5
SE
10
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
541
371
534
847
676
823
1099
2290
2638
3405
2460
2071
1720
1658
1587
1230
1053
792
720
640
584
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
S
40
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:12PM2.00m
10:53AM1.26m
11:08PM1.92m
11:58AM1.21m
00:07AM1.81m
1:08PM1.20m
1:09AM1.70m
2:19PM1.23m
2:13AM1.59m
3:23PM1.29m
3:15AM1.49m
4:19PM1.37m
4:12AM1.41m
5:06PM1.47m
Low Tide
5:04AM0.29m
4:24PM0.45m
6:04AM0.33m
5:23PM0.53m
7:06AM0.38m
6:29PM0.61m
8:07AM0.41m
7:43PM0.66m
9:05AM0.42m
9:01PM0.67m
9:55AM0.43m
10:14PM0.65m
10:38AM0.43m
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clear
thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
2
1
1
2
1
5
1
2
2
1
9
6
4
Temp °C
18
20
18
15
19
19
17
18
18
19
20
20
19
20
19
18
20
20
18
18
18
16
16
13
9
13
12
12
11
11
15
17
17
17
18
18
17
16
16
15
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
Energy kJ
541
371
320
260
219
207
251
50
31
2375
1838
2071
1720
1658
1587
1230
1053
792
720
640
584
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
15
9
7
5
4
3
6
5
42
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
1.3
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
SE
10
3.5
SE
10
4
SSE
11
3.5
SE
10
1.5
S
8
1.2
S
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.8
SSE
8
1.6
S
7
1.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
8
181
534
847
676
823
1099
2290
2638
3405
2460
302
65
113
416
279
293
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
Distance (km)
7
0
0
87
10
28
87
41
241
433
41
25
87
3
3
3
3
3
96
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
8
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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