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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Saltwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saltwater sea temperature is
17.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saltwater this week:

The surf forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)8887813126677788791110101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16314960274611913920022519822027018716015910186106139194239
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
5
WSW
10
SE
0
W
5
N
10
E
15
SE
15
SSW
10
NE
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		ononononononoffcrossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffoncross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:43AM
1.43
9:34PM
1.01
9:18AM
1.44
10:16PM
0.99
9:54AM
1.43
10:57PM
0.96
10:32AM
1.41
11:41PM
0.94
11:12AM
1.39
12:27AM
0.92
11:54AM
1.36
1:17AM
0.92
12:40PM
1.32
2:11AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
0.20
2:52AM
0.46
4:12PM
0.20
3:27AM
0.49
4:53PM
0.20
4:04AM
0.51
5:35PM
0.22
4:42AM
0.54
6:18PM
0.25
5:24AM
0.57
7:03PM
0.26
6:13AM
0.59
7:50PM
0.26
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58-
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141513141616161717171817201917212118182217
Feels °C (?)11118101213131313141818201818212118202014
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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 12 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 14 km (9 miles) from Eden. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eden. Eden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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