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Saltwater Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | |
744 | 603 | 1456 | 901 | 942 | 667 | 450 | 1005 | 1164 | 868 | 772 | 686 | 1374 | 2112 | 3233 | 1021 | 1198 | 925 | 669 | 606 | 676 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.86m | 10:03AM1.12m | 10:10PM1.82m | 11:02AM1.06m | 11:04PM1.74m | 12:04PM1.02m | 00:01AM1.62m | 1:12PM1.02m | 1:01AM1.50m | 2:21PM1.07m | 2:03AM1.37m | 3:26PM1.15m | 3:06AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.16m | 4:09AM-0.02m | 3:31PM0.22m | 5:06AM0.02m | 4:24PM0.30m | 6:05AM0.07m | 5:22PM0.38m | 7:04AM0.13m | 6:29PM0.46m | 8:03AM0.18m | 7:46PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.21m | 9:06PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
4 | 15 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | — | — | 864 | 901 | 942 | 667 | 450 | 392 | 921 | 617 | 588 | 175 | 87 | 68 | 2526 | 1021 | 1198 | 925 | 669 | 606 | 676 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | — | — | E 10 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 256 | — | — | — | — | 284 | 273 | 230 | 5 | — | — | 52 | 226 | 445 | 157 | 217 | 315 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 20 | SSE 17 | S 8 | S 13 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 8 | 59 | 80 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 744 | 603 | 1456 | — | 3 | 87 | 401 | 1005 | 1164 | 868 | 772 | 686 | 1374 | 2112 | 3233 | — | — | — | — | 72 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 344 | 344 | 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.
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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