Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Saltwater.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday morning has some tiny 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a messy 12 mph from the SW, so it’s not really worth paddling out for. The energy is weak (108) and the waves are just ordinary. Sunday afternoon gets a bit bigger, but it’s messy with a cross-offshore wind and poor conditions.
The first real sign of life shows up on Monday, September 7th. The morning brings a clean 5ft S swell with a 9-second period and a light offshore breeze from the SW. The combined energy is moderate (445) and the conditions are looking good. This is a solid, clean option for a beginner, but it’s not a standout.
The standout window opens on Tuesday, September 8th. The afternoon is the pick of the day. You’ve got a solid 8ft S swell (10-second period) with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is ramping up into the strong category (2443). This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s starting to get into expert territory, so keep your wits about you.
Wednesday, September 9th morning is a gem. The swell drops back to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is a glassy 3 mph from the NW. The water is a comfortable 66°F, which is about average for this time of year. The energy is moderate (500) and the waves will be clean and fun. This is a great session for a mid-week paddle.
The real highlight, the one you’ll want to circle on the calendar, is Friday, September 11th morning. We’re looking at a 8ft S swell with a very long 12-second period, giving it some serious grunt. The energy is very strong (3034) and the wind is a light offshore from the WSW. This is a powerful, clean groundswell that will be hollow and fast. It’s only for experienced surfers, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best session on offer. The crowd factor at Saltwater is "often," so expect company.
Saturday, September 12th morning keeps the energy up with another 8ft S swell (10-second period) and a clean offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is still strong (2390), making for another excellent session for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell starts to fade and the wind turns onshore. The period from Sunday, September 13th onwards gets messy. Monday the 14th has some long-period swell (12 seconds) but small waves and cross-shore winds. The consistency drops off, and the energy numbers fall back into the moderate range. From the 15th onwards, the waves get smaller and bumpier, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind. There are a few glassy moments on the morning of Friday, September 18th, but the swell is down to 3ft and the energy is weak (116). It’s just ordinary.
The second week is a write-off for decent surf. The energy is weak, the swell is tiny, and the wind is unreliable. It’s a classic lull.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the Friday, September 11th morning session for the experts, and the Wednesday, September 9th morning glass-off for the intermediate crowd. Get out there when you can.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 248 | 1633 | 436 | 277 | 297 | 1251 | 1325 | 838 | 487 | 368 | 1160 | 1432 | 1290 | 1745 | 1794 | 1344 | 865 | 1436 | 802 | 640 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.48m | 4:50AM1.00m | 5:01PM1.56m | 5:51AM1.09m | 5:57PM1.63m | 6:41AM1.20m | 6:46PM1.67m | 7:24AM1.30m | 7:30PM1.67m | 8:04AM1.39m | 8:11PM1.62m | 8:41AM1.46m | 8:50PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.27m | 10:20AM0.39m | 11:53PM0.17m | 11:25AM0.31m | 00:41AM0.09m | 12:21PM0.23m | 1:22AM0.03m | 1:11PM0.17m | 1:58AM0.01m | 1:58PM0.14m | 2:32AM0.02m | 2:43PM0.13m | 3:04AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 23 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 7 | 1170 | 436 | 277 | 7 | 9 | 1106 | 838 | 487 | 368 | 48 | 67 | 260 | 1745 | 1230 | 918 | 865 | 867 | 802 | 640 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 10 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 19 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | ENE 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 |
| kJ | 12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 36 | 46 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 71 | 182 | 544 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 11 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 9 | S 23 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 13 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 60 | 248 | 1633 | — | — | 297 | 1251 | 1325 | — | — | — | 1160 | 1432 | 1290 | — | 1794 | 1344 | — | 1436 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 22 |
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