Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s 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 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for us over the next couple of weeks.
We're in for a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of bright spots to get excited about, especially if you're patient. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.
Kicking things off on Saturday the 29th, we've got some swell from the SSE at 5ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 479, but the wind is cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It's a bit on the marginal side though, so not the best to start.
Sunday the 30th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking good with a clean 3ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. That's a solid combo for a fun session.
Monday the 31st is the real standout early on. Glassy conditions with a SW wind of just 3 mph, and a 4ft swell from the S at 9 seconds. The combined energy is 370, moderate but clean. This is your best bet for the first few days – smooth, clean waves with a consistent feel.
After that, things drop off. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to the 8th, we've got a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell drops right down to 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. The combined energy dips to as low as 14, so it's a real dry spell. You'd be better off leaving the boards at home for a week.
Then, on Wednesday the 9th of September, the swell starts to build again. Morning brings a 7ft SSW swell at 10 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. That's a big jump in size, and the combined energy is up to 714 – moderate to strong. By the afternoon, it's pushing 8ft from the S at 12 seconds, with the energy jumping to 1911, which is strong. This is a big groundswell, and it's only for the experienced crew.
Thursday the 10th of September carries that size, with 7ft in the morning, but the wind is onshore from the NNE at 9 mph, so it's not going to be clean. The energy is still strong at 1187, but the wind will mess it up.
Friday the 11th of September is the next real standout. Glassy conditions with a NE wind of just 3 mph, and a 4ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. The combined energy is 430, moderate, but the clean conditions will make it a great session for everyone.
After that, it fades again into the weekend of the 12th and 13th, with small, messy waves. So, if you're planning, aim for the 31st of August or the 11th of September for the best clean fun.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 408 | 339 | 196 | 133 | 200 | 194 | 172 | 177 | 274 | 235 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 52 | 32 | 31 | 70 | 70 | 77 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:21AM1.38m | 9:24PM1.51m | 9:58AM1.43m | 10:02PM1.42m | 10:38AM1.45m | 10:45PM1.31m | 11:23AM1.45m | 11:34PM1.18m | 12:16PM1.43m | 00:36AM1.05m | 1:21PM1.41m | 1:57AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM0.06m | 3:16PM0.21m | 3:44AM0.07m | 3:59PM0.23m | 4:18AM0.11m | 4:47PM0.27m | 4:55AM0.18m | 5:42PM0.32m | 5:38AM0.26m | 6:49PM0.38m | 6:31AM0.34m | 8:12PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 339 | 196 | 133 | 200 | 194 | 153 | 177 | 274 | 235 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 52 | 32 | 30 | 70 | 70 | 77 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 5 | S 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 92 | 78 | 113 | 104 | 149 | 172 | 64 | 37 | 35 | 16 | 32 | 33 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | N 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | N 11 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | WNW 2 | NE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 2 | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 408 | 205 | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 27 | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 22 | 37 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 348 | 22 |
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