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Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Trapdoors surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trapdoors sea temperature is
24.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trapdoors this week:

The surf forecast for Trapdoors over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
1
E
1.6
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.3
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
ESE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)789999989911111111101010109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81118415471402525397329311339117611891010846628628532287208131135
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SW
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
SW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
NNW
10
SE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29PM
0.97
8:50AM
1.61
9:07PM
1.02
9:25AM
1.66
9:44PM
1.05
9:59AM
1.68
10:22PM
1.09
10:34AM
1.67
11:01PM
1.13
11:09AM
1.62
11:43PM
1.16
11:46AM
1.54
12:29AM
1.20
12:27PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
0.23
2:07AM
0.19
3:31PM
0.18
2:46AM
0.15
4:05PM
0.13
3:24AM
0.14
4:39PM
0.10
4:02AM
0.14
5:12PM
0.07
4:42AM
0.17
5:46PM
0.07
5:25AM
0.23
6:22PM
0.08
6:14AM
0.30
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07
Sunset7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:50--
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-64514552--21---------
Temp. °C252423242222232223232323232222232123252324
Feels °C (?)262725262222212020212020202020212224242425
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Information about the Trapdoors Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trapdoors provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Trapdoors can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trapdoors 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 (Trapdoors) 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 Trapdoors 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Trapdoors, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 60 km (37 miles) away

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