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Saltwater Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 05 Oct 2025 AEDT
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 Monday (Oct 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 6th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saltwater over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 53 | 24 | 408 | 392 | 202 | 104 | 89 | 82 | 58 | 54 | 89 | 67 | 129 | 145 | 132 | 141 | 84 | 565 | 83 | 717 | 95 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:34PM 1.45 | 8:13AM 1.35 | 8:23PM 1.45 | 8:53AM 1.46 | 9:13PM 1.40 | 9:34AM 1.53 | 10:05PM 1.33 | 10:18AM 1.58 | 11:00PM 1.23 | 11:05AM 1.58 | 11:59PM 1.12 | 11:57AM 1.55 | 1:06AM 1.02 | 12:55PM 1.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM 0.09 | 2:14PM 0.20 | 2:39AM 0.09 | 3:05PM 0.12 | 3:18AM 0.13 | 3:58PM 0.06 | 3:59AM 0.19 | 4:53PM 0.04 | 4:43AM 0.28 | 5:51PM 0.06 | 5:30AM 0.37 | 6:54PM 0.10 | 6:23AM 0.46 | ||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 15 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Far South
Cross-off wind 13 km from Mckenzies Beach has become light (light winds from the N at Moruya Heads). Waves should be turning clean at Mckenzies Beach. 0.8m 5s windswell from the ENE with a 0.5m 8s swell from the ESE and a 0.4m 8s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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