Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
18.6° C
0.4° 

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


Saltwater surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Saltwater. This point break is your go-to for the next couple of weeks, and it’s set to deliver some solid sessions, especially for the beginners and intermediate crew. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off Sunday morning, the 9th of August, with a bit of a slow start. There’s a 3.3ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, making it feel a bit messy. The surf is just marginal, with moderate wave energy (203). Not the best first impression, but give it a miss.

Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 7.5ft NE swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore at 15 mph. The energy jumps up to 795, which is a solid pulse. This is a bigger swell, so it’s pushing the limits for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a fun, punchy session. The waves will be clean and organized.

Tuesday the 11th starts small again with a 2.6ft ENE swell, but the afternoon steals the show. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we get a 4.3ft swell from the SW with a 7-second period. The energy is moderate (248), and the conditions are clean. This is a sweet, learner-friendly window with no wind to mess things up.

The real standout, though, is Thursday the 13th in the morning. We’ve got a 5.9ft SSW swell, a 9-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the SW at 15 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 545, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the first week—clean, offshore, and plenty of push. The 5.9ft is right in the sweet spot for most, offering a fun but manageable size.

As we move into the second week, the swell keeps rolling. Wednesday the 19th morning is glassy again with a 6.2ft ESE swell, but the real highlight is Thursday the 20th. The morning brings a 6.9ft ESE swell with a light offshore wind and strong energy (601). Then the afternoon goes glassy with a 4.9ft E swell and even more energy (647). That’s a fantastic day for a long session, especially for the more experienced folks.

The true crown jewel, though, lands on Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning is glassy, with a 6.6ft E swell, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and the energy is enormous at 1322. This is a big groundswell, and for a point break like Saltwater, it’s a dream—long, clean lines with plenty of power. The 6.6ft is on the bigger side, so it’s best for the experienced crew, but the conditions are absolutely flawless. Later in the day, the wind turns cross-onshore, so get in early.

We wrap up on Monday the 24th with a 4.9ft E swell, a 11-second period, and a light offshore breeze. It’s a clean, fun way to end the run.

Overall, there’s a decent gap of poor surf from Sunday the 9th to Monday the 10th morning, then it picks up. The week of the 13th to the 20th is solid, but the 23rd morning is the absolute standout. Keep an eye on that one.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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2
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4
2
2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.9
NE
6
2.2
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.4
SW
7
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
1.6
SSW
8
1.6
S
8
2.5
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
103
284
730
287
113
94
168
333
108
133
96
302
338
1277
328
467
210
177
147
92
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NE
20
NNE
25
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
WSW
15
W
20
SW
20
S
10
W
5
SW
15
SE
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:13PM1.60m
5:55AM1.04m
6:11PM1.71m
6:53AM1.11m
7:03PM1.79m
7:43AM1.18m
7:50PM1.83m
8:28AM1.25m
8:35PM1.80m
9:11AM1.31m
9:17PM1.72m
9:53AM1.35m
9:57PM1.58m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.32m
00:07AM0.20m
11:28AM0.27m
1:02AM0.09m
12:26PM0.21m
1:49AM0.01m
1:19PM0.16m
2:32AM-0.03m
2:08PM0.13m
3:11AM-0.03m
2:56PM0.14m
3:48AM0.00m
3:43PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
18
18
13
9
12
12
18
18
12
16
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10
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12
11
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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.

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