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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 06 Feb 2026 AEDT
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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
23.0° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saltwater this week:

The surf forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
1.5
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
1.6
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
0.9
ENE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.8
S
Period(s) (?)866666555666778888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32133905817160327783133531182331431139999886667368
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
25
NE
20
N
10
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
NNE
5
W
0
WNW
15
NNE
10
N
10
ENE
5
W
5
S
15
E
10
N
10
SE
25
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
1.42
12:34AM
1.30
12:28PM
1.26
1:17AM
1.28
1:07PM
1.11
2:05AM
1.25
1:53PM
0.98
3:03AM
1.23
2:58PM
0.89
4:12AM
1.23
4:27PM
0.85
5:21AM
1.27
5:50PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
0.17
6:31AM
0.40
6:48PM
0.25
7:23AM
0.49
7:22PM
0.33
8:25AM
0.57
8:04PM
0.41
9:44AM
0.60
8:58PM
0.47
11:12AM
0.58
10:09PM
0.50
12:24PM
0.51
11:21PM
0.48
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43-
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mod rain
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252825272725242523221921252524252623272722
Feels °C (?)262724272524252522222122262727272625292621
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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 12 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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