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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 AEST
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Saltwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
23.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 12th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)10991413131313141314131415141010101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)121108103215184222229324442495613792112614091057615556417356234152
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
S
15
ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
S
10
W
5
WSW
20
SSE
10
W
5
WSW
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
1.30
1:07PM
0.88
1:20AM
1.25
2:31PM
0.88
2:30AM
1.25
3:50PM
0.94
3:36AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:21AM
0.46
6:25PM
0.56
8:33AM
0.46
7:42PM
0.60
9:40AM
0.41
9:06PM
0.59
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C212524213028242522192224182021162020172121
Feels °C (?)232423222927252321191718131517141616161919
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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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