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Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 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
19.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
SSE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.3
NNE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.8
S
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)57767612566677761110118710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1131115857492555528313520683874677173154114956665
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
15
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
5
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
E
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		glasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:40AM
0.91
4:57PM
1.48
5:38AM
1.01
5:49PM
1.53
6:23AM
1.11
6:32PM
1.55
7:02AM
1.21
7:10PM
1.54
7:37AM
1.29
7:45PM
1.50
8:10AM
1.36
8:17PM
1.44
8:42AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:59PM
0.28
10:13AM
0.35
11:51PM
0.21
11:16AM
0.28
12:32AM
0.15
12:08PM
0.22
1:06AM
0.11
12:52PM
0.17
1:36AM
0.08
1:32PM
0.15
2:03AM
0.07
2:10PM
0.14
2:30AM
0.08
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:35
Sunset5:38--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:43--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------22--------1
Temp. °C221828282219181722211822231817181619191718
Feels °C (?)171727272117161719191723241614161516161617
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie

  1. weather stationWind Update The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Trapdoors (light winds from the NNE at Coffs Harbour Airport 4 km from Trapdoors). 0.3m 12s groundswell from the ESE with a 0.2m 9s swell from the SSE and a 0.1m 10s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Actual: 48 min ago

13 km/h
NNE
Onshore
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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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