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Macauleys surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 24 Aug 2025 AEST
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Macauleys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Macauleys sea temperature is
19.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Macauleys this week:

The surf forecast for Macauleys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Macauleys in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Macauleys over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
0
2
3
4
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
0
0
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
S
1.4
SSE
1.1
S
1.3
SSE
2.4
ESE
2.1
E
2.2
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
S
1.9
SSE
2.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)101096101011101010111212121111111181113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1604505376334107680110856974245206106205485063532911851011398511784
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SW
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
20
NW
25
W
30
SW
15
WSW
0
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossglasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:49PM
1.61
9:15AM
1.27
9:23PM
1.51
9:51AM
1.30
9:55PM
1.40
10:27AM
1.30
10:27PM
1.27
11:04AM
1.29
11:01PM
1.13
11:46AM
1.26
11:38PM
1.01
12:34PM
1.22
12:26AM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:16AM
0.06
3:06PM
0.15
3:44AM
0.08
3:46PM
0.21
4:12AM
0.13
4:26PM
0.29
4:41AM
0.19
5:10PM
0.37
5:11AM
0.25
5:59PM
0.46
5:45AM
0.32
7:01PM
0.53
6:29AM
0.39
Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03
Sunset5:27--5:27--5:28--5:28--5:29--5:29--5:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----3----------------
Temp. °C171619191719191524241921201521211518161113
Feels °C (?)141314151517171321231818181016161112859
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 20 km away suggest it is still onshore at Macauleys (light winds from the SE at CoffsHarbourAirport). 2.2m 10s swell from the S with a 1.5m 10s swell from the SSE and a 0.9m 9s swell from the E as well as a 0.5m 10s swell from the SE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the Macauleys Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Macauleys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Macauleys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Macauleys 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 (Macauleys) 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 Macauleys 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 Macauleys, 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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