
Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
Alright, let's get into it. This outlook is for Saltwater, a point break that’s pretty exposed and picks up swell best from the southeast. Water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
First few days are a write-off. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have tiny waves and poor conditions, so don’t even bother. We’re looking at a gap of nearly nothing until things start stirring.
Wednesday the 15th morning shows a bit of life with 4ft from the south, but it’s short period stuff and just ordinary. Afternoon picks up to 6ft from the south, but the wind is cross-offshore and it’s messy. The energy is climbing though, hitting 746.
Now, Thursday the 16th is where it gets good. Morning has 7ft from the south-southwest with clean offshore wind – that’s a proper window. Afternoon pushes to 7ft from the south-southeast and the energy jumps to 1055. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 7ft it’s getting too big for beginners. The swell direction is a touch east of the optimum, but the quality is there.
Friday the 17th drops off. Swell hangs around 6ft but the period is short and the wind is cross-off from the southeast. It’s marginal.
Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have the swell size holding between 7ft and 7ft from the east-southeast, with periods stretching to 9 seconds. The energy is strong, over 600. Sunday morning looks the pick with light cross-off winds and clean conditions – very good surf on offer.
Monday the 20th still has 5ft from the east with 10-second period and good energy around 538. Morning is clean with light wind, but afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy.
Tuesday the 21st is a glassy morning with 4ft from the east – that’s a real treat. Clean lines and light air. Afternoon stays okay with gentle cross-off breeze.
After that, it fades. From Wednesday the 22nd onwards we’re dropping below 3ft. There are a few moments here and there, like Thursday the 23rd morning with 4ft from the east-northeast, but nothing that screams standout. The last real highlight window is Thursday the 16th through Tuesday the 21st. After that, it’s small and ordinary, with a lot of poor surf conditions.
The standout is definitely Thursday the 16th afternoon at Saltwater – 7ft from the south-southeast, clean conditions, and that energy reading of 1055 is strong. That’s your best bet for quality waves. Sunday the 19th morning is a close second with 7ft from the east-southeast, light wind, and very good conditions.
For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Crowds are possible at Saltwater – it’s often busy when it’s good. If you’re going for that Thursday or Sunday window, get out early.
Stay frothy.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 48 | 23 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 110 | 401 | 771 | 559 | 612 | 207 | 336 | 318 | 538 | 534 | 742 | 631 | 613 | 599 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:15PM1.84m | 7:56AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.89m | 8:47AM1.15m | 8:54PM1.89m | 9:36AM1.18m | 9:41PM1.83m | 10:24AM1.21m | 10:25PM1.71m | 11:12AM1.23m | 11:09PM1.55m | 12:01PM1.25m | 11:53PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.19m | 2:06AM0.01m | 1:27PM0.16m | 2:55AM-0.04m | 2:18PM0.15m | 3:42AM-0.05m | 3:09PM0.17m | 4:25AM-0.03m | 4:00PM0.22m | 5:07AM0.03m | 4:52PM0.30m | 5:46AM0.10m | 5:47PM0.39m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 11 | — | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | E 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 9 | SSE 18 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
40 | 48 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 110 | 345 | — | 559 | 439 | 123 | 28 | 60 | 21 | 30 | 37 | 25 | 61 | 599 | 480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | ESE 9 | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 21 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 |
15 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 8 | 35 | 12 | 115 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 19 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | N 9 | S 14 | — | E 17 | E 16 | S 8 | S 7 |
3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 10 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | S 8 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 2 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 401 | 771 | — | 612 | 207 | 336 | 318 | 538 | 534 | 742 | 631 | 613 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 49 | 366 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 169 | 0 | 116 | 125 | 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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