Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with E 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 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at the next 16 days at Saltwater. The first few days are a bit average – the swell is there but the wind’s not quite cooperating, so don’t get too excited too early. We’ve got a solid run of surfable waves, but the real standouts are further out.
Starting Sunday the 19th, we’ve got 8.2 ft swell from the ESE with a 10‑second period, but the wind is a cross‑off from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy is decent (1582), but the conditions are marginal – not the kind of day you’d rush out for. Monday the 20th drops a little in size, still cross‑shore winds, energy down to 1085. Nothing to write home about.
Tuesday the 21st morning is a little gem for the beginners: 4.9 ft from the east, 10‑second period, glassy conditions thanks to light NW wind at 3 mph. The energy is 556 – moderate – and the wave state is clean. That’s a great window to get out if you’re learning. The afternoon turns choppy, so make it a morning session.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are small and mostly clean but not punchy – 3.6 ft and 3.0 ft. Energy drops to 250 and 119. The wind stays favourable on Thursday morning with a light offshore from the WSW, but the swell is tiny.
Friday the 24th sees a new pulse from the south, 5.2 ft in the morning with 9‑second period and cross‑off wind, energy 494 – clean but average.
Then we hit a quiet patch Saturday the 25th: a tiny 1.6 ft south swell with a ridiculously long 19‑second period, glassy in the morning. Energy only 392. That’s a weird one – the waves will be few and far between, but the ones that come will be lined up. Not for the impatient.
Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th are mostly small and messy,
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
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 kJ | 1850 | 1450 | 1412 | 1224 | 937 | 730 | 500 | 450 | 386 | 266 | 211 | 173 | 169 | 111 | 95 | 188 | 450 | 414 | 262 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:09PM1.55m | 12:01PM1.25m | 11:53PM1.37m | 12:52PM1.27m | 00:38AM1.20m | 1:45PM1.27m | 1:30AM1.05m | 2:43PM1.29m | 2:32AM0.94m | 3:42PM1.31m | 3:46AM0.88m | 4:39PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:46AM0.10m | 5:47PM0.39m | 6:25AM0.18m | 6:48PM0.48m | 7:04AM0.26m | 7:57PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.34m | 9:14PM0.57m | 8:36AM0.39m | 10:31PM0.54m | 9:33AM0.43m | 11:35PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1850 | 1450 | 1412 | 1224 | 937 | 730 | 500 | 450 | 386 | 266 | 211 | 173 | 169 | 111 | 86 | 188 | 450 | 414 | 262 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 72 | 121 | 107 | 128 | 148 | 141 | 125 | 82 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 62 | 39 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | S 24 | SE 17 | — | — | S 16 | S 20 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 21 |
| kJ | 122 | 11 | 11 | — | — | 21 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | W 2 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 29 | 176 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | 95 | 86 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 215 | 221 | 221 | 0 | 48 | 86 | 22 | 0 | 159 | 22 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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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