Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 AEST
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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
20.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 12 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 13th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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

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Wed
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Mon
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.9
SSE
1
S
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.1
S
1.4
S
1
S
0.7
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
S
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)1011101010991199111615121111101110910109887777687812116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)631078595912232634322953735829571266517273191242528251265617694269136115654636291234041501046810490
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
0
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
W
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
N
10
SW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassglassoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:20PM
1.56
7:37AM
0.97
7:59PM
1.62
8:18AM
1.00
8:38PM
1.67
9:00AM
1.03
9:16PM
1.69
9:42AM
1.06
9:55PM
1.68
10:27AM
1.09
10:34PM
1.63
11:14AM
1.13
11:17PM
1.54
12:06PM
1.18
12:04AM
1.41
1:03PM
1.24
12:57AM
1.27
2:05PM
1.31
2:01AM
1.13
3:11PM
1.39
3:14AM
1.03
4:16PM
1.48
4:30AM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
0.22
1:16PM
0.19
2:44AM
0.17
1:57PM
0.16
3:22AM
0.13
2:37PM
0.15
4:00AM
0.10
3:19PM
0.16
4:38AM
0.07
4:04PM
0.20
5:16AM
0.07
4:53PM
0.26
5:57AM
0.07
5:49PM
0.32
6:40AM
0.10
6:56PM
0.39
7:27AM
0.13
8:15PM
0.42
8:21AM
0.17
9:41PM
0.40
9:20AM
0.19
11:02PM
0.33
10:23AM
0.20
Wed
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Mon
21
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39
Sunset5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02--5:02--5:04--5:04--5:05--5:05--5:06--5:06--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201521181318191319181417181319201417141116151316161421201616161317171417
Feels °C (?)17111513814161015151114151017181114951313111414131817141110915161216

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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