Trapdoors Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.35° S 153.11° E

Trapdoors Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Trapdoors sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.5° 

Trapdoors surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trapdoors surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 461 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trapdoors this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 5th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
1.2
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
79
44
65
51
26
85
116
128
132
132
314
229
172
159
461
263
289
280
213
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
30
NE
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
10
N
15
N
10
N
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:25PM1.15m
10:59AM1.56m
11:20PM1.02m
11:59AM1.50m
00:29AM0.92m
1:10PM1.45m
1:57AM0.87m
2:28PM1.44m
3:25AM0.91m
3:42PM1.46m
4:35AM1.01m
4:44PM1.50m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.17m
4:20AM0.14m
5:38PM0.24m
5:07AM0.23m
6:51PM0.30m
6:08AM0.31m
8:16PM0.32m
7:26AM0.37m
9:38PM0.28m
8:55AM0.38m
10:41PM0.20m
10:13AM0.33m
11:30PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
15
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18
22
24
19
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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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