Point Plomer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

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Point Plomer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Plomer Beach sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Plomer Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Point Plomer Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Plomer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 7th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Plomer Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
2.1
SSW
8
1.8
SSE
11
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
1.7
SSE
11
2.5
S
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.5
S
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
11
2
S
14
2.1
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
11
1.8
SE
7
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
271
214
574
757
1605
2154
668
1673
462
274
373
172
414
573
1553
1180
1045
353
186
178
210
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SE
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSE
15
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:35AM0.86m
11:52PM1.35m
12:34PM0.84m
00:45AM1.31m
1:44PM0.86m
1:42AM1.29m
2:52PM0.93m
2:41AM1.28m
3:51PM1.05m
3:39AM1.29m
4:41PM1.19m
4:34AM1.30m
5:27PM1.35m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.41m
6:56AM0.37m
5:53PM0.47m
7:53AM0.36m
7:00PM0.50m
8:47AM0.31m
8:16PM0.51m
9:36AM0.24m
9:28PM0.47m
10:20AM0.17m
10:34PM0.39m
11:02AM0.10m
11:33PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
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5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
1
2
3
2
4
2
6
2
3
3
Temp °C
23
23
14
20
20
16
20
19
17
20
20
19
20
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
7
16
17
13
17
16
15
18
18
19
17
18
16
16
17
17
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
S
8
1.8
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
271
214
230
757
642
400
668
659
462
274
208
172
164
245
149
230
258
353
186
178
210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
12
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
11
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
9
14
143
123
102
199
81
84
116
136
175
123
277
273
240
136
134
85
155
163
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.7
E
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
18
0.5
E
14
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
6
3
3
3
3
108
2
4
4
4
12
99
162
196
232
123
85
71
58
36
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
2.1
SSW
8
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
11
2
S
14
2.1
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
11
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
2
574
1605
2154
1673
373
414
573
1553
1180
1045
147
179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
86
0
0
114
0
0
90
0
0
213
31
502
213
31
629
629
355
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
6
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
4
4
6
4
4
5
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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Information about the Point Plomer Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Plomer Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Plomer Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Plomer Beach 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 (Point Plomer Beach) 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 Point Plomer Beach 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 Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Point Plomer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in North Shore which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Macquarie which is 14 km (9 miles) away and Taree, 81 km (50 miles) away.

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