Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Issued: 3 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
19.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Saltwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saltwater surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
601
443
273
282
266
323
327
270
202
186
131
129
123
123
95
159
174
200
173
153
96
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
5
S
5
SE
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
W
10
SW
10
SSE
5
W
5
W
10
E
5
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:36PM1.29m
3:19AM1.04m
4:27PM1.35m
4:21AM0.97m
5:13PM1.41m
5:20AM0.94m
5:56PM1.46m
6:14AM0.95m
6:37PM1.51m
7:01AM0.97m
7:16PM1.55m
7:43AM0.99m
7:54PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.55m
9:32AM0.31m
10:59PM0.51m
10:18AM0.34m
11:56PM0.45m
11:03AM0.35m
00:44AM0.38m
11:48AM0.35m
1:25AM0.32m
12:31PM0.34m
2:04AM0.27m
1:12PM0.33m
2:42AM0.24m
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clear
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rain showers
light rain
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clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
6
1
5
Temp °C
15
17
14
17
17
14
15
16
16
16
16
15
15
16
14
17
17
15
18
17
15
Feels °C
11
13
12
13
13
12
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
15
15
14
16
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
0.4
SSE
15
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
8
0.2
SSE
15
1.6
S
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.4
ESE
10
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
439
74
273
191
23
323
327
270
202
186
131
129
123
123
95
159
39
200
173
153
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
E
9
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
87
15
18
29
12
5
5
7
3
17
56
79
74
73
47
46
15
23
16
16
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
17
2
6
6
6
2
4
14
2
24
5
5
31
29
29
44
13
9
2
30
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.2
SE
7
0.2
WSW
2
1.3
SE
7
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
601
443
282
266
152
1
174
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
48
48
0
0
48
0
0
0
0
48
116
0
0
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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.

Saltwater is 15 km (9 miles) from Taree. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Taree. Taree has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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