Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 coming down the pipe for Saltwater.
Things kick off on Saturday the 25th with a solid pulse of S swell, 5ft, and a clean 11-second period. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so the surface is going to be smooth. It’s a good start, but the real magic is about to hit.
Sunday morning the 26th sees the swell bump up to 6ft from the S, still that 11-second period, and the wind stays light and cross-off. Expect clean, well-shaped waves. The energy is moderate at 813 (combined energy). This is a great window for the intermediate crew.
Now, hold onto your board. From Thursday the 30th through to Sunday the 2nd of August, we’ve got a solid run of surf. Thursday afternoon sees the swell jump to 8ft from the S with a 11-second period and a strong offshore wind. The combined energy is a serious 1613 – that’s powerful stuff. This is only for experienced surfers; it’s big and powerful. Friday the 31st holds that same size and energy, with the wind still blowing clean offshore. The best of the best, though, might be Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with a 7ft SSE swell and a very long 12-second period. The energy is huge at 1171. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully, giving you long, lined-up walls. It’s a standout, no doubt, but remember, consistent surf at a point like this can pull a crowd, so get in early.
After that, the swell backs off a bit but stays rideable through the first week of August. We’ve got another glassy morning on Friday the 7th with a 7ft ESE swell, and then Saturday the 8th of August morning with a 8ft E swell and glassy conditions. These are both solid for more experienced surfers, but the swell direction is more east, so the shape might be a bit different.
There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, and the last few days of the outlook are a bit mixed with onshore winds, but the heart of this forecast is the stretch from the 30th of July to the 2nd of August. If you can only paddle out once, make it Sunday the 2nd of August morning. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 628 | 483 | 807 | 683 | 418 | 251 | 198 | 147 | 78 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 91 | 502 | 1613 | 3685 | 1757 | 1221 | 1004 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.39m | 5:55AM0.92m | 6:16PM1.46m | 6:43AM0.96m | 6:57PM1.52m | 7:25AM1.01m | 7:35PM1.58m | 8:03AM1.06m | 8:10PM1.62m | 8:40AM1.11m | 8:43PM1.64m | 9:16AM1.15m | 9:16PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:25AM0.42m | 11:26AM0.41m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:13PM0.37m | 1:43AM0.28m | 12:56PM0.32m | 2:18AM0.22m | 1:36PM0.29m | 2:51AM0.17m | 2:14PM0.27m | 3:23AM0.13m | 2:52PM0.27m | 3:53AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 628 | 483 | 807 | 683 | 418 | 251 | 198 | 147 | 78 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 502 | — | 2441 | 1757 | 1221 | 800 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 16 | NE 6 | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | S 8 | SE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 7 | WSW 4 | S 11 | S 12 | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 5 | 91 | 8 | 1613 | 3685 | — | — | 1004 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 22 | 0 | 90 | 53 | 39 | 159 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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