Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 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
23.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.8
E
9
2.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
181
176
212
235
208
207
163
146
164
201
266
435
307
241
196
193
360
440
481
953
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SE
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
0
N
10
SW
0
E
5
W
10
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:49PM1.10m
4:46AM1.36m
5:36PM1.22m
5:34AM1.33m
6:17PM1.33m
6:17AM1.29m
6:53PM1.43m
6:56AM1.24m
7:26PM1.50m
7:34AM1.19m
7:59PM1.55m
8:10AM1.13m
8:33PM1.56m
Low Tide
10:41AM0.19m
10:33PM0.38m
11:23AM0.15m
11:32PM0.33m
11:59AM0.13m
00:22AM0.28m
12:30PM0.11m
1:06AM0.24m
1:00PM0.11m
1:46AM0.20m
1:29PM0.12m
2:25AM0.19m
2:00PM0.15m
3:04AM0.19m
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
2
2
1
2
7
6
2
2
9
1
1
Temp °C
21
21
18
20
20
19
21
21
18
21
20
21
21
21
19
20
20
18
24
23
21
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
20
20
19
20
20
20
22
22
19
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
E
9
Energy kJ
199
181
176
212
235
208
145
163
146
164
201
223
299
307
241
196
193
360
440
481
586
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
1
ENE
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
2
62
5
141
6
3
2
2
2
2
6
7
6
4
3
2
2
7
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
N
17
0.1
S
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
16
0.1
N
15
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
15
11
8
4
5
2
5
9
6
10
4
5
1
1
7
3
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.5
S
3
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
0.4
SW
3
2.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
128
233
207
5
266
435
2
953
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
0
21
0
0
77
0
0
0
0
0
21
197
77
442
0
0
0
0
5
396
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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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