Saltwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.01° S 152.57° E

Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 05 Sep 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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,578 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle, with poor conditions and barely any energy in the water. The good news is things start to turn around from Monday the 7th. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, with a couple of absolute standouts that’ll get the heart pumping.

The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so the wetsuit is all you need.

The first real sniff of action comes Monday morning, the 7th of September. The swell is starting to build with a solid 6 ft south swell, and the wind is light and offshore from the southwest. That’s clean, and the combined energy is a solid 532 (moderate wave energy). Saltwater is a point break, so it’ll handle that south swell nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the optimum swell is from the southeast, so it’s a good match. Crowds are something to be aware of here, as it’s often busy.

But the true standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 11th. The swell is 7 ft from the south, with a period of 12 seconds, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. That’s a long period, which will give great shape and power at a point break like Saltwater. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW. The combined energy is a massive 1163 (strong wave energy), and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, this is the session of the run.

After that, the swell eases a touch but stays fun. Saturday the 12th morning is glassy and clean, with 5 ft south swell and a solid 630 energy. Sunday the 13th morning is also glassy, with a 4 ft south swell, but it’ll be a bit more laid back. There’s a gap after that with some onshore winds and poor conditions, but the next window opens on Thursday the 17th morning. That morning is glassy again, with a 5 ft south swell and 500 energy, looking very clean for a quick paddle.

The furthest out worth a mention is Tuesday the 15th afternoon. It’s got a 7 ft swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. The energy is 481, but with that short period and strong wind, it’s likely a bit of a noisy, bumpy mess.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is the morning of Friday the 11th. That’s the one. The Monday the 7th morning is also a solid start, and the glassy days on the 12th, 13th, and 17th mornings are great for a clean, cruisy session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
10
1.6
S
6
2.5
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
8
1.3
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9
2
SSE
9
1.6
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9
1.9
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9
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
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9
2.1
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8
2.3
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9
2.2
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10
2.1
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10
2
S
12
1.8
SSE
11
1.6
S
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
31
29
213
1179
522
283
275
573
406
605
435
307
647
904
928
918
1117
821
595
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
30
S
10
W
10
SW
20
SSE
10
SW
20
S
15
S
10
WNW
0
N
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
3:30AM0.94m
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
Low Tide
9:40PM0.36m
9:02AM0.43m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Saltwater is 15 km (9 miles) from Taree. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Taree. Taree has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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