Trapdoors surf break

Trapdoors surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 22 Nov 2025 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
19.5° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average 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 (Nov 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 24th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.4
NE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)11101061010101010111011111010101011111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)229168159123941181481281312111851781411381009898110141146112
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
NNW
15
NE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
SE
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
0.98
10:32AM
1.54
10:53PM
0.94
11:12AM
1.50
11:37PM
0.91
11:54AM
1.46
12:28AM
0.88
12:40PM
1.42
1:29AM
0.89
1:31PM
1.38
2:37AM
0.94
2:28PM
1.35
3:43AM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
0.22
3:51AM
0.24
5:18PM
0.25
4:27AM
0.28
6:02PM
0.27
5:06AM
0.32
6:50PM
0.29
5:52AM
0.38
7:41PM
0.29
6:47AM
0.44
8:34PM
0.26
7:55AM
0.48
9:26PM
0.21
9:14AM
0.48
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30--
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1---51--4----------
Temp. °C232126262224222126282530322327252527272326
Feels °C (?)232326252425232427282630312529282528282425
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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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