Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 27 Dec 2025 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
23.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Saturday (Dec 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 27th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 28th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
S
1.9
SSE
2
SSE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
SE
1.9
SE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
Period(s) (?)11101010810999998813131312111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)408301248533731118357360449240240228617625710931060997311367207151
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SE
15
SW
25
S
35
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
E
5
E
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
SE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:46PM
1.35
2:59AM
1.16
2:45PM
1.25
4:02AM
1.27
3:53PM
1.15
5:04AM
1.40
5:05PM
1.09
6:03AM
1.55
6:15PM
1.05
6:58AM
1.68
7:19PM
1.05
7:51AM
1.79
8:17PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.15
8:44AM
0.47
9:23PM
0.15
10:08AM
0.45
10:17PM
0.15
11:30AM
0.37
11:14PM
0.13
12:42PM
0.26
12:11AM
0.11
1:44PM
0.15
1:05AM
0.07
2:39PM
0.06
1:58AM
0.04
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-7:50--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202020212220212220212220222322202220192121
Feels °C (?)171718161614171817202020222223212219192122
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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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