Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 19 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 Sunday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 23rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.8
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1.4
SSE
1.5
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)77899991010101010986710101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)299209269374571439507544511714683533304144279473366377320355296
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
N
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
0
SSW
15
NE
20
N
25
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcrossglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:14AM
1.03
4:16PM
1.48
4:30AM
0.97
5:17PM
1.58
5:40AM
0.97
6:14PM
1.67
6:41AM
1.00
7:06PM
1.74
7:33AM
1.04
7:54PM
1.78
8:20AM
1.08
8:38PM
1.77
9:04AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20AM
0.19
11:02PM
0.33
10:23AM
0.20
12:10AM
0.24
11:24AM
0.17
1:06AM
0.15
12:20PM
0.14
1:55AM
0.09
1:11PM
0.10
2:39AM
0.05
1:58PM
0.09
3:20AM
0.05
2:43PM
0.10
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37-
Sunset--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--5:09
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Rain (mm)
--15-3----41------1--
Temp. °C141516151817161717151516141717131617162021
Feels °C (?)101012121615141615131416131313101614131719
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Trapdoors (moderate winds from the SW at Coffs Harbour Airport 4 km from Trapdoors). 2.4m 7s swell from the SSE with a 0.5m 16s long period groundswell from the SE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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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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