Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here with the lowdown on Saltwater.
Water temp is 19°, right where it should be for this time of year – nothing weird.
We’ve got a good stretch starting Saturday afternoon, July 4th. A clean 5ft south swell with 11-second period rolls in under a light cross-off breeze. Wave energy is moderate at 606. Fun, manageable waves to kick off the weekend.
Sunday the 5th turns up the heat. The south swell jumps to 8ft with a 12-second period – proper groundswell – and the wind goes offshore from the SW. Energy is very strong at 2733. This is excellent for experienced surfers only. The long period means longer waits between sets but easier paddling.
Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th stay big, 8ft to 12ft south and SSE swells with cross-off or offshore winds. Tuesday morning is a highlight: 10ft swell, offshore wind, massive energy at 2370. Expert territory.
Wednesday the 8th through Friday the 10th drop to 7ft to 8ft. Thursday morning (9th) is the pick: 7ft southeast swell, light offshore wind, very strong energy at 1820, and clean. The best of the first week for intermediates and up.
The weekend of the 11th and 12th sees smaller surf, 4ft to 5ft, with light winds Saturday morning keeping it rideable. Not a standout.
Then we hit a rough patch. Monday the 13th through Tuesday the 14th are tiny – under 2ft – with weak energy and messy winds. A 3-day flat spell.
But Wednesday the 15th through Thursday the 16th bring a big new swell. Wednesday afternoon is the monster: 12ft south swell, 11-second period, strong offshore wind, and crushing energy at 3438. Expert-only, but the best session of the outlook. Wednesday morning and Thursday morning also offer 8ft to 10ft with offshore wind.
The end of the second week fades. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th drop to 6ft and under, clean but less exciting. Sunday the 19th finishes strong: a clean 6ft southeast swell with a very long 13-second period and glassy conditions in the afternoon. Long period groundswell, clean, and easy paddling. A sweet finish.
Overall: first week is solid, second week has a dead spot but finishes with serious power. The standouts are Thursday morning the 9th for quality and size, and Wednesday afternoon the 15th for raw power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 544 | 266 | 1706 | 2130 | 3705 | 1826 | 1479 | 2034 | 2038 | 2956 | 2977 | 1692 | 974 | 1060 | 932 | 738 | 599 | 563 | 862 | 650 | 398 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:52PM1.51m | 11:48AM1.12m | 11:30PM1.44m | 12:37PM1.16m | 00:14AM1.35m | 1:30PM1.22m | 1:07AM1.25m | 2:27PM1.30m | 2:13AM1.15m | 3:27PM1.39m | 3:29AM1.08m | 4:27PM1.51m | 4:46AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.41m | 5:39AM0.16m | 5:15PM0.46m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:10PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.17m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:44AM0.19m | 8:32PM0.52m | 8:37AM0.22m | 9:52PM0.45m | 9:36AM0.24m | 11:07PM0.34m | 10:37AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 |
 | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | E 13 | SSE 12 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 544 | 266 | 993 | 51 | 2517 | 17 | 15 | 1569 | 297 | — | 2416 | 1692 | 795 | 717 | 932 | 738 | 599 | 563 | 862 | 650 | 398 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 11 | ENE 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | — | ESE 11 | S 23 | S 18 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 19 | S 21 | S 19 |
| kJ | 50 | 60 | 21 | — | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 35 | — | — | 342 | — | 508 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 171 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 13 | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | — | S 23 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 15 | — | E 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 13 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1706 | 2130 | 3705 | 1826 | 1479 | 2034 | 2038 | 2956 | 2977 | — | 974 | 1060 | 868 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 297 | 344 | 116 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
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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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