Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.5° 

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


Saltwater surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are small and a bit messy, but hold tight – there’s a serious pulse of swell lined up for the second week that’s got my heart rate up.

Let’s kick things off with Saltwater (point). This spot is a classic, fairly consistent and open to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSE, with a light offshore wind from the SW. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. The wave energy is weak though, only hitting 267 (combined energy of all swells directed here), so it’s more of a longboard or a fun log kind of day. Expect a few others out, as crowds are often around.

Monday morning, the 31st of August, is a bit better. The swell picks up to 4ft from the S, and the wind goes glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. The energy is building to moderate (376). This is a solid morning for a paddle.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. Tuesday through Saturday are mostly small, with onshore or cross-shore winds and low energy. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The combined energy drops into the double digits a few times, which is weak.

Now, Monday, the 7th of September is the standout. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The morning shows a solid 10ft groundswell from the S, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, meaning better shaped waves and more energy. The combined energy is a massive 3968, which is strong. And the wind? Glassy. Dead flat. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – 10ft is too big for beginners. If you’re an expert, be there early. The break is a point, so it should handle that long period well, offering up some proper lines.

Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, is still pumping with a 5ft swell from the SE and clean conditions, though the energy drops to 513. Still a very good session.

The following week sees a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some onshore slop. Thursday the 11th of September morning is glassy again with a 3ft S swell, and Saturday the 13th of September morning is glassy with a 5ft swell from the ESE, though the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit jumbled.

The very end of the forecast, Monday the 14th of September, has a glassy 6ft NE swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is onshore by the afternoon. Could be a fun morning if you’re local.

In short, the first week is for the patient, but the 7th of September is a date to circle. That’s the big one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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2
2
1
1
1
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1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
S
9
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
11
0.6
SSE
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
132
177
207
150
181
106
191
149
110
82
75
73
71
52
45
264
47
100
92
76
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SE
10
W
5
SW
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
0
ESE
15
ENE
10
NW
15
N
35
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
2:37PM1.42m
3:30AM0.94m
Low Tide
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
7:40AM0.41m
9:40PM0.36m
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rain showers
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5:30
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Temp °C
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22
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24
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Feels °C
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27
18
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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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