Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 02 Apr 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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trapdoors this week:

The surf forecast for Trapdoors over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 5th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 6th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
ESE
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1
SSE
Period(s) (?)777777109888109999999108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8282929410259171240357291347262211262227136133108111122119
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
W
10
S
15
ESE
10
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NNW
5
NNE
15
NE
5
NW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
ononcrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
1.49
9:37AM
1.32
10:01PM
1.51
10:11AM
1.23
10:35PM
1.51
10:45AM
1.13
11:09PM
1.47
11:20AM
1.03
11:47PM
1.41
11:59AM
0.94
12:31AM
1.34
12:47PM
0.86
1:25AM
1.27
1:54PM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12PM
0.05
3:39AM
0.14
3:40PM
0.08
4:18AM
0.17
4:07PM
0.13
4:57AM
0.21
4:36PM
0.19
5:38AM
0.28
5:07PM
0.26
6:24AM
0.35
5:42PM
0.34
7:18AM
0.42
6:24PM
0.41
8:25AM
0.47
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01
Sunset6:43--6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242222232221222119191820211922242025272326
Feels °C (?)242422232220201817181618192022221925262326
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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 16 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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