
Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,902 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles.
The early part of the outlook is a bit of a slow burner, but there’s a solid run of swell building through the second week, with a couple of days that are genuinely worth circling on the calendar. The water temperature at Saltwater is sitting at 20°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday morning, the 15th. A solid 8ft S swell arrives with a fresh 30 km/h offshore wind, keeping things clean. The combined energy is ramping up (824), but at 8ft, this is pushing into beginner territory – it’s going to have some punch. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organized. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the S with a longer 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy jumps to 1902, so there’s plenty of power. This is expert-level size, and the rain showers won’t bother the dedicated crew.
Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see overlapping southerly swells hanging around 8ft to 8ft, with moderate cross-off winds. The energy stays in the 800-1000 range. It’s surfable, but not the peak of the run.
The standout window opens on Saturday the 18th. The morning sees 8ft from the ESE with a gentle 15 km/h cross-off breeze and a clean surface. The energy is strong at 1154. The afternoon holds 8ft from the ESE with a 10-second period and energy at 1458. This is a big, clean swell for confident surfers.
Sunday the 19th holds 10ft from the E all day, but the wind shifts onshore, so the surface won’t be as clean. The energy is huge – 1913 in the morning, climbing to 2225 in the afternoon – but the cross-on breeze will mess with the shape. At this size, it’s only for experts.
The true standout is Monday the 20th. The morning is absolute magic: 10ft from the E with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy hitting 2267. That’s a very strong, long-period groundswell with perfect conditions. The water is like glass. This is for experienced surfers only due to the size. The afternoon holds 8ft from the E, still glassy, with energy at 1753. If you can get out, this is the day.
Tuesday the 21st keeps the quality high with a 8ft E swell and a 12-second period, with a gentle offshore breeze in the morning (1754 energy). The afternoon gets a stronger 25 km/h offshore, but risk of thunderstorms.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd continue the run of 8ft to 10ft S swells with clean offshore winds. The energy is huge, peaking at 3015 on Thursday afternoon. This is a long run of quality, but all of it is for experienced surfers.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the swell drop back to 5ft to 7ft, with cleaner conditions returning. Sunday the 26th afternoon is glassy with a 5ft ESE swell and 594 energy – a nice, mellow finish for the less experienced.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
231 | 280 | 220 | 154 | 83 | 66 | 37 | 44 | 23 | 24 | 11 | 31 | 824 | 1902 | 1121 | 956 | 978 | 811 | 805 | 767 | 756 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:26PM1.63m | 5:57AM1.06m | 6:22PM1.74m | 7:00AM1.09m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.24m | 00:14AM0.21m | 11:36AM0.22m | 1:12AM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
231 | 280 | 220 | 154 | 83 | 32 | 37 | 44 | 9 | 24 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | 106 | 16 | 18 | 50 | 48 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | N 9 | S 18 | SSE 18 |
230 | 121 | 62 | 39 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | S 19 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 824 | 1902 | 1121 | 956 | 978 | 811 | 805 | 767 | 756 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 49 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 37 | 22 | 48 | 22 | 48 | 116 | 383 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 221 | 169 | 310 | 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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