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Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 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
24.4° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.1
E
1.3
SSE
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1
S
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)58567688878108988108899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)203363113117277257201171355464226191150136187188157134123199
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNE
30
NE
20
N
20
N
35
NNE
20
N
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
S
10
S
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18AM
1.11
1:11PM
1.33
2:13AM
1.13
1:56PM
1.17
3:11AM
1.15
2:47PM
1.03
4:11AM
1.19
3:50PM
0.92
5:10AM
1.25
5:00PM
0.87
6:03AM
1.32
6:07PM
0.87
6:50AM
1.39
7:02PM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:55AM
0.39
7:48PM
0.20
7:55AM
0.49
8:28PM
0.26
9:08AM
0.56
9:13PM
0.31
10:32AM
0.58
10:03PM
0.34
11:50AM
0.53
10:57PM
0.35
12:51PM
0.46
11:51PM
0.33
1:39PM
0.38
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232627242930252525222222222525242424232526
Feels °C (?)232423222627232422202021212424242424232627
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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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