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Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
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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
22.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Trapdoors surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trapdoors over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | |
144 | 112 | 137 | 243 | 114 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 44 | 60 | 62 | 82 | 47 | 98 | 69 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 474 | 539 | 1177 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.57m | 8:29AM0.99m | 8:48PM1.56m | 9:08AM0.97m | 9:26PM1.55m | 9:47AM0.95m | 10:05PM1.52m | 10:29AM0.93m | 10:44PM1.48m | 11:16AM0.91m | 11:25PM1.44m | 12:08PM0.92m | 00:09AM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.21m | 2:52AM0.22m | 2:06PM0.22m | 3:31AM0.22m | 2:43PM0.24m | 4:11AM0.24m | 3:21PM0.27m | 4:53AM0.26m | 4:00PM0.30m | 5:35AM0.27m | 4:42PM0.35m | 6:19AM0.26m | 5:31PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 |
144 | 112 | 137 | 109 | 114 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 44 | 60 | 62 | 82 | 47 | 98 | 69 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 28 | 29 | 616 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 12 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 6 | NE 10 | N 10 | E 9 |
89 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 41 | 38 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 44 | 4 | 16 | 31 | 46 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSE 9 | NE 12 | N 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SSE 14 | S 14 | E 9 | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 19 | 4 | 28 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | S 7 | — | NNW 2 | — | N 4 | NNE 6 | NW 3 | NNE 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | NNW 6 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 |
6 | — | 1 | 243 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 36 | 2 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 474 | 539 | 1177 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 77 | 0 |
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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.
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