
Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Saltwater over the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s pretty reliable for a beginner-friendly wave when conditions line up. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The immediate outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We kick off the forecast period on Sunday, September 6th with some small, weak swell around 3ft from the SSW, but it’s got a short period of 6 seconds and the combined energy is low at 108. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. While it’s surfable, it’s nothing to write home about.
Monday, September 7th morning sees a bit more size, with 5ft of S swell and a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 436. A light cross-offshore breeze keeps it clean. It’s a solid improvement, and the forecast suggests good surf conditions for the morning session. The afternoon drops off a bit in quality with a cross-shore wind.
Tuesday, September 8th is where things start to get interesting. The morning has 8ft of S swell (9-second period) and a massive jump in energy to 1175. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but this size is getting into the “too big for beginners” territory. The afternoon session is the real standout here – same size and period, but the energy spikes to 1984 (strong) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a serious wave for those with the skills.
Wednesday, September 9th morning is a gem for the early bird. The swell drops back to 5ft from the SSE (9-second period, 428 energy), but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive; expect clean, smooth waves. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh S breeze though.
The next big standout is Thursday, September 10th morning. We’re looking at 10ft of S swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is a thumping 3665 – very strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, which will groom it beautifully. This is excellent surf, but only for experts. It’s a big, powerful wave.
Friday, September 11th morning holds 8ft of S swell (11-second period, 1314 energy) with a gentle offshore wind. The period is getting longer, suggesting better shaped waves and more power. It’s still an experienced surfer’s wave, but a top-notch option.
We then see a slow decline in size through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The swell drops below 5ft by Sunday the 13th, and the wind turns onshore, making it pretty messy. There’s a stretch of a few days here with no real recommendations – the surf is small, weak, and the wind is poor. That gap lasts from Sunday afternoon through to Tuesday the 15th.
Wednesday, September 16th morning offers a brief tease with a small 3ft S swell but glassy conditions, which is about as clean as it gets. It’s tiny, though.
Then, hold onto your hats. The real standout of the entire forecast comes on Friday, September 18th morning. The swell pumps up to 15ft from the SSE with a very long 12-second period, and the energy is an eye-watering 5384 (exceptional). The wind is glassy. This is an expert-only day, and it’s absolutely world-class if you can handle it. The afternoon sees even more size at 16ft, but the wind goes onshore, which could make it a bit of a mess at a beach setup, but for a point break, the sheer power will still be insane. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed the forecast holds.
After that, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th mornings still offer solid, powerful waves in the 10ft to 6ft range with clean winds and long periods, plenty of energy left in the water. The final few days of the outlook see the size drop back to the 3ft to 4ft range, with clean but weaker conditions.
Overall, Saltwater has some absolute bombs coming, but they’re for experienced surfers only. The beginner-friendly windows are limited and small. The Thursday 10th morning and the Friday 18th morning are your true standouts – the 10th for a big, clean swell, and the 18th for an epic, glassy groundswell that will be unforgettable for anyone brave enough.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), 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 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed 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 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 295 | 1024 | 427 | 239 | 318 | 1163 | 1090 | 683 | 415 | 343 | 1586 | 2048 | 1264 | 2119 | 1253 | 1086 | 1436 | 951 | 792 | 501 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | E 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
28 | 7 | 1024 | 427 | 239 | 318 | 9 | 882 | 683 | 415 | 17 | 82 | 1508 | 37 | 1468 | 1253 | 14 | 1020 | 951 | 792 | 501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 10 | NNE 7 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | ESE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 22 | SSE 22 | E 9 | E 14 | ENE 14 | E 14 | SSE 19 |
12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 66 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 67 | 61 | 95 | 46 | 2 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 7 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 17 | E 9 | S 23 | SSE 22 | ESE 9 | E 14 | S 21 | E 9 | ENE 14 | SSE 18 | E 13 |
8 | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 97 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 32 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — |
60 | 295 | — | — | — | — | 1163 | 1090 | — | — | 343 | 1586 | 2048 | 1264 | 2119 | — | 1086 | 1436 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 600 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 297 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 22 |
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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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