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Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
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Valla Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Valla Beach sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Apr 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Valla Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | |
1154 | 612 | 525 | 338 | 294 | 151 | 91 | 65 | 79 | 97 | 97 | 123 | 149 | 117 | 85 | 94 | 196 | 196 | 323 | 355 | 445 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:34PM0.91m | 2:44AM1.42m | 3:49PM0.99m | 3:50AM1.39m | 4:49PM1.10m | 4:47AM1.36m | 5:37PM1.22m | 5:35AM1.33m | 6:17PM1.33m | 6:18AM1.29m | 6:53PM1.43m | 6:57AM1.24m | 7:27PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.42m | 9:48AM0.23m | 9:22PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.19m | 10:34PM0.38m | 11:23AM0.15m | 11:33PM0.33m | 11:59AM0.13m | 00:22AM0.28m | 12:30PM0.11m | 1:06AM0.23m | 1:00PM0.11m | 1:47AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
705 | 109 | 525 | 338 | 294 | 151 | 91 | 65 | 79 | 97 | 97 | 123 | 149 | 117 | 85 | 94 | 196 | 196 | 5 | 355 | 445 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 20 | S 17 | S 14 |
186 | 4 | 32 | 61 | 55 | 115 | 77 | 54 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 33 | 21 | 33 | 62 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 53 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 |
4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SW 2 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
1154 | 612 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 29 | 108 | 70 | 56 | 1 | — | — | — | 323 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 225 | 51 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
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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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