Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.2° 

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


Saltwater surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into the local outlook for Saltwater, a point break that’s exposed to the swell. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up to get interesting later on.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m afraid. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a total bust with tiny, weak swell and mostly poor conditions. You’re better off doing something else. The real action doesn’t kick off until Thursday the 30th, when the ocean finally wakes up.

Thursday morning the 30th sees a clean 1.5m (about 5ft) swell from the SSW, with a light offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (486), and it’s a good entry point into the weekend. By the afternoon, the swell picks up to 1.8m (about 6ft) from the S, with an 11-second period, making for very good, clean surf with moderate energy (738). Friday the 31st is the standout of this first window. Morning has a clean 1.8m (6ft) S swell, 11-second period, light offshore wind, and energy is a solid 800. This is the best on offer for the near term – clean, good shape, and a proper groundswell. The afternoon drops off a bit, but the morning is worth the alarm clock.

Saturday the 1st of August is still fun with a 1.5m (5ft) S swell in the morning, but it’s a step down. Sunday the 2nd has a bigger 1.7m (about 6ft) SSE swell with a very long 14-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 1108. However, the wind is cross-onshore, so the quality is marginal. That long period will make it powerful, but it might be a bit wonky at the beach setup; for a point break like this, it could still offer some gems.

Into the next week, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer clean, offshore conditions with waist to chest-high surf, but the real big one is coming. Wednesday the 5th of August is the big standout for the experienced crew. Morning brings a solid 3.0m (about 10ft) SSE swell with 10-second period, clean offshore wind, and massive energy (1892). This is excellent, expert-level surf. The afternoon holds similar quality at 2.5m (about 8ft). Thursday the 6th keeps the same 3.0m (10ft) height in the morning with strong energy (1810) and clean offshore wind, but it’s for experts only. The water temp is around 67°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

After that big pulse, Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th settle back down to the 1.7m to 2.1m (6 to 7ft) range, with clean conditions in the mornings. Saturday the 8th morning is actually glassy with a 1.7m (6ft) ESE swell, a real treat. The following week from the 9th to the 12th of August sees a consistent run of glassy mornings with 1.3m to 1.6m (4 to 5ft) E and ENE swells, but the afternoons are ruined by onshore wind. The morning of Tuesday the 11th is a standout in this later period, with a clean 1.6m (5ft) ENE swell, a very long 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (858), and it’s going to be a clean, powerful morning for the more experienced surfer.

So, to sum it up: the best bet on offer is Friday the 31st of July for the everyday surfer, and the big, expert-level swell hits on Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August. Keep an eye on those glassy mornings in the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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16
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NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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229
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785
716
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359
204
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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WNW
20
WSW
20
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15
SSE
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High Tide
7:35PM1.58m
8:03AM1.06m
8:10PM1.62m
8:40AM1.11m
8:43PM1.64m
9:16AM1.15m
9:16PM1.62m
9:53AM1.20m
9:50PM1.57m
10:31AM1.24m
10:25PM1.50m
11:12AM1.27m
11:03PM1.40m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.32m
2:18AM0.22m
1:36PM0.29m
2:51AM0.17m
2:14PM0.27m
3:23AM0.13m
2:52PM0.27m
3:53AM0.10m
3:31PM0.30m
4:25AM0.10m
4:12PM0.33m
4:57AM0.11m
4:59PM0.37m
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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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