Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
24.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Valla Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Valla Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
ENE
1.6
NE
2.4
NE
2.1
NE
1.5
ENE
1.6
S
2
S
1.7
SSE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)56567788678109988888109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3146143150000278184419355248218166154235238172153205188
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
NE
35
NE
25
N
20
NNE
40
NE
15
N
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SW
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
10
S
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
1.12
1:12PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.13
1:57PM
1.16
3:12AM
1.16
2:49PM
1.03
4:12AM
1.20
3:52PM
0.92
5:10AM
1.25
5:02PM
0.87
6:02AM
1.32
6:08PM
0.87
6:50AM
1.39
7:03PM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:56AM
0.39
7:49PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.49
8:30PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.56
9:14PM
0.31
10:33AM
0.57
10:04PM
0.34
11:51AM
0.53
10:58PM
0.35
12:51PM
0.46
11:52PM
0.34
1:38PM
0.38
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
---------111----1661-
Temp. °C232627243031262524222121212526242424232425
Feels °C (?)222323212727242420201920202525242524242525
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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 12 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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