
Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saltwater this week:
The surf forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Saltwater over the next couple of weeks.
We start off with a solid pulse of energy on Friday the 10th, with a 6.2ft SE swell rolling in at a clean 10-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a solid 739, so there’s a good bit of push behind it. Winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping things tidy. This is for beginners, but at 6.2ft, it’s getting a bit on the punchy side for total newbies—still very manageable for anyone who’s got their feet under them. The water is sitting at 67.3°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on. Friday afternoon holds similar with 5.9ft, still clean. That’s a strong start.
Saturday the 11th drops off quick. The swell backs down to 3.9ft in the morning, but the wind goes cross-shore, and the period drops to 9 seconds. It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. By afternoon, it’s a write-off with onshore wind and poor conditions.
Sunday the 12th is small and ordinary—2.6ft and 2.3ft, with only 152 and 99 units of combined energy. The wind is offshore Sunday afternoon, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worthwhile.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are flat and weak. Swell sizes under 2.3ft, period under 8 seconds, energy in the 50-80 range. Not worth paddling out. There’s a real gap here from Saturday afternoon through to Tuesday.
Wednesday the 15th sees a bit of a pulse again. The afternoon jumps to 6.2ft, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the combined energy is 524. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not terrible, but it’s a bit messy and better for more experienced surfers.
Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 16th morning. This is the one. Swell hits 7.2ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1217—that’s strong wave energy. Winds are gentle offshore, clean. This is excellent surf, but at 7.2ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. Beginners should sit this one out. Afternoon drops to 5.9ft, still surfable but not as clean.
Friday the 17th is ordinary again. 2.6ft in the morning, 3.9ft in the afternoon with some rain showers. Nothing special.
Saturday the 18th morning is a second highlight. 6.2ft from the east with a 10-second period, combined energy of 862, and light offshore wind. Excellent conditions. The afternoon goes onshore, so get out early.
Sunday the 19th morning is glassy and clean with 5.2ft from the east. That’s a real treat. The wind is glassy—zero wind—so the surface will be like a mirror. Combined energy is 504, which is moderate. But the afternoon gets ruined by a strong onshore breeze, so it’s a morning-only window.
From Monday the 20th through to the end of the run, it’s mostly small or blown out. There’s a little bump on Tuesday the 21st with 3.3ft and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but it’s not a standout. The last half of the second week is weak, with swell under 3.3ft and low energy, so don’t plan around it.
Overall, the best on offer is Thursday the 16th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell—expert only—and Sunday the 19th morning for that glassy, clean, medium-sized fun. If you’re a beginner, aim for Friday the 10th or Saturday the 18th morning.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 12 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
724 | 721 | 459 | 231 | 280 | 260 | 125 | 83 | 51 | 26 | 49 | 23 | 17 | 50 | 25 | 110 | 524 | 998 | 708 | 358 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:27PM1.51m | 4:46AM1.05m | 5:26PM1.63m | 5:57AM1.06m | 6:22PM1.74m | 7:00AM1.09m | 7:15PM1.84m | 7:56AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.89m | 8:47AM1.15m | 8:54PM1.89m | 9:36AM1.18m | 9:41PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.34m | 10:37AM0.24m | 00:14AM0.21m | 11:36AM0.22m | 1:12AM0.10m | 12:33PM0.19m | 2:06AM0.01m | 1:27PM0.16m | 2:55AM-0.04m | 2:18PM0.15m | 3:42AM-0.05m | 3:09PM0.17m | |||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 11 | — | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
724 | 721 | 459 | 231 | 280 | 260 | 125 | 83 | 33 | 26 | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 110 | — | 679 | 509 | 358 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 20 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
7 | 8 | 41 | 230 | 121 | 57 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 4 | SSW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 20 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | WNW 2 | — | SW 3 | W 3 | SW 7 | SW 3 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 50 | 9 | 76 | 524 | 998 | 708 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 49 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 37 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 |
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Information about the Saltwater Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saltwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saltwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saltwater 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 (Saltwater) 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 Saltwater 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.
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