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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Saltwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
22.2° C
 (Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saltwater this week:

The surf forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
1.9
SSE
2.5
SE
2.5
SE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.2
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)1110999989981010111010101010101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)130684102498019851496979489395302932109011891156104915561161832665963570
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
5
SW
20
S
20
S
10
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
W
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
W
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12AM
1.56
8:39PM
1.02
8:49AM
1.63
9:17PM
1.06
9:25AM
1.67
9:55PM
1.10
9:59AM
1.69
10:33PM
1.14
10:33AM
1.68
11:12PM
1.18
11:08AM
1.63
11:54PM
1.21
11:46AM
1.55
12:38AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
0.25
2:10AM
0.30
3:34PM
0.19
2:49AM
0.27
4:08PM
0.14
3:27AM
0.25
4:41PM
0.10
4:05AM
0.26
5:14PM
0.07
4:46AM
0.29
5:48PM
0.06
5:30AM
0.33
6:24PM
0.08
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:57--7:55-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-258132164-114---------
Temp. °C242422222221212322222320222321222321222221
Feels °C (?)242423232219212020191919181918192020222021
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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 12 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.

Saltwater is 15 km (9 miles) from Taree. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Taree. Taree has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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