
Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
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Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
For the next 16 days, Saltwater is the main show. This right-hand point break faces the south-east swell and is pretty reliable. The water temp is about normal for this time of the year. The first big window runs from Tuesday the 7th through Friday morning the 10th, but the real standout is a massive pulse later on.
Tuesday the 7th morning hits hard with 12ft swell out of the SSE at 11 seconds, with a light offshore wind keeping things clean. Wave energy is pumping at 2766 – plenty of power. This is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon holds the same size but the wind switches to a cross-off, still clean. Wednesday the 8th eases to 8ft from the SE, still with that long 11-second period and light cross-off breezes. Solid surf.
Thursday the 9th is clean with 7ft SE swell at 10 seconds in the morning, and a light offshore wind. Friday the 10th drops to 6ft from the SE, still tidy with light wind. The point will handle that long period properly – good shape, longer waits between sets.
Saturday the 11th is small. Swell drops to 4ft from SE at 9 seconds, morning’s a bit chopped, but the afternoon goes glassy at 4ft. Tiny but clean.
From Sunday the 12th through Thursday the 17th, it’s mostly small stuff, often under 5ft and nothing special. Tuesday the 14th morning is glassy but only 4ft. There’s a week of average conditions.
Then Monday the 20th afternoon brings a 8ft S swell at 9 seconds with offshore wind, setting the stage for the big one.
Tuesday the 21st is the standout. Morning delivers a huge 15ft south swell at 11 seconds, with light offshore wind. Wave energy is a massive 7969. Experts only. The afternoon goes even bigger: 16ft at 13 seconds, clean cross-off winds, and energy hitting 11823. This is a rare, powerful day. The point break will handle it perfectly.
Wednesday the 22nd morning still has 10ft SSE swell, clean.
Crowds are likely at Saltwater when it’s this good, so be early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2475 | 2463 | 3102 | 2940 | 1562 | 1344 | 643 | 886 | 742 | 602 | 597 | 659 | 517 | 272 | 206 | 247 | 186 | 133 | 59 | 45 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:14AM1.35m | 1:30PM1.22m | 1:07AM1.25m | 2:27PM1.30m | 2:13AM1.15m | 3:27PM1.39m | 3:29AM1.08m | 4:27PM1.51m | 4:46AM1.05m | 5:26PM1.63m | 5:57AM1.06m | 6:22PM1.74m | 7:00AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.17m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:44AM0.19m | 8:32PM0.52m | 8:37AM0.22m | 9:52PM0.45m | 9:36AM0.24m | 11:07PM0.34m | 10:37AM0.24m | 00:14AM0.21m | 11:36AM0.22m | 1:12AM0.10m | 12:33PM0.19m | ||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | |
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 14 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 |
1885 | 289 | — | 2498 | 1562 | 389 | 643 | 886 | 742 | 602 | 597 | 659 | 517 | 272 | 206 | 247 | 186 | 133 | 59 | 45 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | ESE 14 | — | ESE 12 | S 23 | S 18 | S 21 | S 19 | S 20 | S 20 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 |
13 | 14 | — | — | 294 | — | 615 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 70 | 127 | 101 | 46 | 45 | 17 | 30 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | S 22 | S 21 | S 20 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 6 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 5 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 |
2475 | 2463 | 3102 | 2940 | — | 1344 | — | 611 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 221 | 116 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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