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Saltwater surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 10 Aug 2025 AEST
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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
14.7° 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 Sunday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saltwater in the next 12 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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

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Far South New South Wales Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
SE
0.5
ENE
0.8
SSW
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.7
E
1
NNE
0.9
NE
0.5
E
0.6
SSW
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)1010101099777787999106791010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18916116016815390146116104536811688917012217411762110139
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
15
SE
10
SW
5
S
10
E
5
W
10
N
15
NE
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
10
NW
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crossoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
1.57
9:42AM
1.18
9:35PM
1.53
10:23AM
1.24
10:21PM
1.44
11:07AM
1.29
11:11PM
1.32
11:53AM
1.33
12:07AM
1.19
12:45PM
1.36
1:12AM
1.06
1:43PM
1.38
2:30AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
0.34
3:35AM
0.06
3:19PM
0.32
4:12AM
0.07
4:10PM
0.31
4:50AM
0.12
5:05PM
0.31
5:30AM
0.19
6:07PM
0.32
6:14AM
0.28
7:16PM
0.33
7:04AM
0.37
8:34PM
0.32
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunrise6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-5:20--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C13131214141313141315151114121115171414128
Feels °C (?)11101012121210111111108109891210751
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Far South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Saltwater (light winds from the W at Merimbula Airport Aws 31 km from Saltwater). 0.9m 8s swell from the SSE with a 0.6m 10s swell from the E and a 0.5m 6s windswell, also from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 8 minutes ago Saltwater
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31 km away, 1 h 8 min ago

7 km/h
W
0.0
14.7
Air / Water (°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 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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