
Surf Forecasts:
Valla Beach surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Valla Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Valla Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Valla Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Valla Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 205 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 257 | 545 | 286 | 213 | 290 | 240 | 402 | 480 | 362 | 299 | 647 | 523 | 416 | 424 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.57m | 9:55PM1.21m | 10:17AM1.55m | 10:31PM1.11m | 10:54AM1.51m | 11:09PM1.02m | 11:33AM1.44m | 11:51PM0.93m | 12:18PM1.35m | 00:41AM0.85m | 1:12PM1.28m | 1:50AM0.81m | 2:16PM1.23m | 3:15AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.14m | 3:48AM0.12m | 4:45PM0.19m | 4:19AM0.19m | 5:27PM0.26m | 4:51AM0.26m | 6:13PM0.33m | 5:28AM0.34m | 7:08PM0.40m | 6:12AM0.42m | 8:14PM0.45m | 7:09AM0.49m | 9:29PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 5 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
12 | 3 | 139 | 52 | 13 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 286 | 213 | 290 | 240 | 402 | 480 | 362 | 299 | 647 | 523 | 416 | 424 | 320 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 7 | E 8 | S 5 | E 10 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | E 15 | ESE 6 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | N 13 | ENE 9 |
3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 100 | 107 | 35 | 36 | 47 | 47 | 44 | 153 | 47 | 58 | 54 | 3 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 17 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | N 9 | — | SE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | N 13 | — | SE 13 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 66 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 53 | 43 | 48 | 49 | 3 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NE 6 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | ENE 10 | — |
53 | 205 | 303 | — | 39 | 11 | 257 | 545 | — | — | 46 | 21 | — | — | 22 | 37 | 67 | — | — | 157 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 364 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 234 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 225 | 225 | 0 | 420 | 49 | 10 |
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Information about the Valla Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Valla Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Valla Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Valla Beach 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 (Valla Beach) 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 Valla Beach 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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