Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 (May 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSE
10
4
SE
11
4
SE
11
3.5
ESE
12
4
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.1
E
11
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3098
4589
3522
3126
4012
3493
2602
2273
2049
1880
1814
1338
1124
1206
1098
959
976
778
595
514
400
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
W
0
SSW
15
NE
10
W
5
S
10
ESE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:01PM0.96m
1:08AM1.49m
2:12PM1.00m
2:10AM1.38m
3:19PM1.08m
3:10AM1.28m
4:16PM1.18m
4:06AM1.20m
5:05PM1.29m
4:57AM1.13m
5:46PM1.38m
5:44AM1.09m
6:24PM1.46m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.35m
8:07AM0.18m
7:41PM0.42m
9:03AM0.19m
8:59PM0.45m
9:51AM0.19m
10:12PM0.45m
10:33AM0.19m
11:15PM0.41m
11:10AM0.19m
00:07AM0.36m
11:45AM0.19m
00:53AM0.31m
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
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4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
7
12
27
11
Temp °C
19
18
16
20
21
19
19
20
18
20
20
18
20
21
18
20
20
19
17
17
14
12
12
12
17
17
16
19
20
17
20
20
19
20
21
18
20
20
20
17
17
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
4
SE
11
3.5
ESE
12
4
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.1
E
11
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
32
3522
3126
4012
3493
2602
2273
2049
1880
1814
1338
1124
1206
1098
959
976
778
595
514
400
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
15
31
22
4
4
3
6
45
35
30
25
21
9
8
2
2
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
2
6
7
6
21
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSE
10
4
SE
11
1
S
9
1.9
SSE
10
1
S
8
0.6
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
3098
4589
153
644
136
7
3
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
5
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
435
469
51
4
396
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
211
0
0
49
0
0
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Valla Beach, 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 78 km (48 miles) away

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