Surf Forecasts:
Saltwater surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Saltwater. It’s a slow start, but there’s a proper swell coming if you’ve got patience.
The first few days are pretty flat and messy. The swell is small—under 3 feet most of the time—and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-off, not doing us any favors. The combined energy is low, mostly under 300 (moderate wave energy). There’s nothing worth paddling out for from the start through the 9th of September. It’s a quiet stretch.
Then things flip. The real action starts on the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. Saltwater (a point break) comes alive. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the S, with a 12-second period—that’s groundswell, long and ramping. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 15 km/h, so the waves will be well-shaped. The combined energy is 1588 (strong wave energy). This is *excellent* for experienced surfers. Water temp is about 65°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises. This is the standout session.
Friday the 11th keeps it going. Morning is glassy—wind from the SSW at 5 km/h—with 8ft S swell and a 12-second period. Energy at 1758 (strong). Again, for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets bigger, with 11ft swell, a 13-second period, and energy skyrocketing to 6368 (very strong wave energy). That’s a serious amount of water moving; it’ll be powerful and a bit raw, but a dream for the right surfer.
Saturday the 12th stays big. Morning has 10ft S swell with offshore wind from the WSW at 25 km/h. Clean and powerful—energy at 3556 (very strong). The afternoon holds similar size with 30 km/h offshore wind from the SW. Fresh, but clean. This is expert-only stuff.
After that, the swell fades. Sunday the 13th drops to 5ft in the morning, then 4ft in the afternoon, with cross-off winds. Still surfable, but nothing like the peak. Monday and Tuesday stay small, with 3ft to 4ft and clean conditions. Nothing special.
Then on Wednesday the 16th of September, we get a final bump: 6ft S swell with offshore wind from the SW at 20 km/h. Energy at 551 (moderate to strong). It’s a clean, solid option for a late-season session, but not as big as the main event.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September at Saltwater—clean, solid, and powerful. Friday morning’s glassy session is a close second. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are the windows to hit. The rest of the time is small or ordinary.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
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202 | 146 | 108 | 82 | 77 | 73 | 51 | 51 | 74 | 289 | 71 | 104 | 73 | 45 | 73 | 746 | 345 | 546 | 319 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:45PM1.31m | 11:23AM1.45m | 11:34PM1.18m | 12:16PM1.43m | 00:36AM1.05m | 1:21PM1.41m | 1:57AM0.96m | 2:37PM1.42m | 3:30AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.48m | 4:50AM1.00m | 5:01PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.27m | 4:55AM0.18m | 5:42PM0.32m | 5:38AM0.26m | 6:49PM0.38m | 6:31AM0.34m | 8:12PM0.40m | 7:40AM0.41m | 9:40PM0.36m | 9:02AM0.43m | 10:55PM0.27m | 10:20AM0.39m | 11:53PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
202 | 146 | 108 | 82 | 77 | 73 | 51 | 51 | 74 | 289 | 71 | 104 | 24 | 45 | 33 | 746 | 345 | 546 | 319 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 4 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
35 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 73 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 3 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | — | E 11 |
3 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 7 | — | NNE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
36 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 73 | — | 16 | 8 | 68 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 37 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 39 | 37 | 206 | 39 |
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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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