Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s a flat start. The first recommendation pops up on Wednesday the 15th of July, so we’ve got a quiet couple of days before the swell kicks in. It’s not a long wait, and things will get moving.
The standout by far is Saltwater on Thursday the 16th of July. This point break is a gem for experienced surfers. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a clean 8-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, making for some clean, well-shaped faces. The combined energy is strong (1007), so you’ll feel the power. It’s gonna be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. Crowds are often here, so expect some company, but it’s worth it for these conditions.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy to worry about in the wetsuit department.
Earlier in the week, Wednesday the 15th is a warm-up. Morning brings a clean 6ft south swell (315) with offshore wind, good for a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon pushes up to 7ft (1055), but the quality is marginal, and the wind goes cross-off. Still, there’s fun to be had if you’re out there.
Moving into the second week, on Monday the 20th of July, morning glass-off conditions with a 5ft easterly swell (577) make for a really nice, clean session. The wind is glassy, just a slight air, so it’s about as clean as it gets. After that, the swell drops off and the winds get messy. The rest of the week is a mix of ordinary conditions and poor surf, nothing to get excited about. The swell dips down to 2ft-1.0ft by the end of the month, with strong winds, so it’s not worth chasing.
So, to sum it up: head to Saltwater on Thursday the 16th of July for the best of the bunch. The 20th of July morning is also a quality call if you want a quieter, glassy session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 41 | 44 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 274 | 1055 | 917 | 388 | 583 | 196 | 91 | 274 | 238 | 234 | 232 | 334 | 389 | 399 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:00AM1.09m | 7:15PM1.84m | 7:56AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.89m | 8:47AM1.15m | 8:54PM1.89m | 9:36AM1.18m | 9:41PM1.83m | 10:24AM1.21m | 10:25PM1.71m | 11:12AM1.23m | 11:09PM1.55m | 12:01PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:25AM-0.03m | 4:00PM0.22m | 5:07AM0.03m | 4:52PM0.30m | 5:46AM0.10m | 5:47PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 9 | S 15 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 16 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 57 | 41 | 44 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 39 | — | 614 | 5 | 418 | 196 | 91 | 26 | 238 | 71 | 232 | 41 | 389 | 399 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 19 | SSW 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 18 | NE 9 | SSE 12 | N 9 | S 8 | SSE 21 | S 10 | SSE 18 | S 9 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 32 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 66 | 42 | 68 | 32 | 24 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSE 19 | — | SSE 18 | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 84 | 36 | — | 60 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 7 | WSW 4 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 154 | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 8 | 274 | 1055 | 917 | 388 | 583 | 57 | 83 | 274 | — | 234 | — | 334 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 37 | 295 | 611 | 543 | 34 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 169 | 0 | 98 | 48 | 0 | 98 | 48 |
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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).
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