Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
18.9° C
0.1° 

Saltwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saltwater surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Saltwater for the next couple of weeks. This point break is our main focus, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows of opportunity if you’re patient.

The overall pattern starts on Thursday, 30 July. We’re looking at a solid 6 ft swell from the S with a 10-second period, pushing a moderate 743 units of energy. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off from the S, so it’s not terrible, but the forecast scores suggest the conditions are marginal. Not the best way to kick things off, but it’s something.

Things start to look up on Friday morning, 31 July. The swell drops just a touch to 6 ft from the S, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean offshore from the SW at 9 mph. This is where the quality starts to show. The energy is moderate at 647 units, and the forecast points to very good surf. This is a proper window for the intermediate crew.

Saturday morning, 1 August, holds similar energy at 487 units with a 5 ft S swell and a lighter 6 mph offshore from the SW. It’s clean and should be fun, though the energy is a bit lower.

Now, here’s the standout. If you are an experienced surfer, circle Sunday morning, 2 August. The glass is in. The wind is N at 3 mph, which is basically nothing, making it glassy. The swell is a 6 ft from the SSE, but look at the period—13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1054 units, which is a strong number. The forecast says it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the one to chase. The long period will mean longer waits between sets, but the lines will be clean and powerful. The afternoon turns to onshore junk, so don’t sleep in.

After that, we hit a wall. From Monday morning, 3 August, right through to Tuesday, 11 August, the surf is mostly small, weak, or blown out. There are a few moments of clean 5 ft swell on Wednesday morning, 5 August, and a 4 ft offering on Thursday, 6 August, but the energy is low and the quality is just ordinary. The middle of the month is a real patience tester, with a gap of several days where the scores are zero or barely surfable.

Then, on Wednesday morning, 12 August, we get a little spike. A 6 ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period rushes in, but the energy is moderate at 584 units. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, and the forecast says very good surf. It’ll be a bit junky with that short period, but it’s rideable.

The real late-bloomer is Friday morning, 14 August. The swell is 6 ft from the SSW, with a moderate 16 mph offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is moderate at 429 units. But Friday afternoon, 14 August, is the big finish. The swell jumps to a massive 10 ft from the S, with a 9-second period and a 1700-unit energy reading. The wind is offshore at 9 mph. This is an expert-only zone. The size is serious, and the power is intense. If you have the skills and the board, this is a heavy session.

So, the pick of the run is definitely Sunday morning, 2 August, for the glassy, long-period groundswell. The second best is Friday morning, 31 July, for the clean, consistent S swell. The massive swell on Friday afternoon, 14 August, is the wildcard for the big-wave crew, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

That’s the long and short of it. Keep your wetsuit zipped and your reflexes sharp.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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4
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0
0
0
2
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3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
9
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
13
1.8
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1.1
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
445
703
569
780
502
433
308
1014
902
589
341
226
163
25
17
49
269
387
553
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
SW
20
S
10
SW
5
SW
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
WNW
5
W
5
ESE
15
WSW
15
W
15
SSW
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:16AM1.15m
9:16PM1.62m
9:53AM1.20m
9:50PM1.57m
10:31AM1.24m
10:25PM1.50m
11:12AM1.27m
11:03PM1.40m
11:57AM1.30m
11:48PM1.28m
12:48PM1.33m
00:44AM1.16m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.13m
2:52PM0.27m
3:53AM0.10m
3:31PM0.30m
4:25AM0.10m
4:12PM0.33m
4:57AM0.11m
4:59PM0.37m
5:33AM0.14m
5:52PM0.42m
6:14AM0.19m
6:57PM0.46m
clear
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6:39
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6:37
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5:12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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10
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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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