Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 05 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
23.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
2
0
4
4
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.8
S
8
2
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.7
S
11
2
S
12
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.6
S
10
1
E
13
1
E
13
1.2
SSE
17
2.5
S
16
1.3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
727
590
522
450
318
260
418
1048
821
695
1079
709
821
416
326
504
341
321
877
3102
694
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
E
5
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
0
W
10
NE
10
SW
5
SW
10
SE
10
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
25
SE
off
off
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:23PM1.46m
10:45AM0.91m
11:06PM1.40m
11:35AM0.86m
11:54PM1.35m
12:36PM0.84m
00:48AM1.31m
1:47PM0.86m
1:46AM1.29m
2:56PM0.93m
2:44AM1.29m
3:54PM1.04m
3:41AM1.30m
4:43PM1.19m
Low Tide
5:09AM0.31m
4:17PM0.34m
5:59AM0.35m
5:00PM0.40m
6:55AM0.37m
5:54PM0.46m
7:54AM0.36m
7:00PM0.50m
8:50AM0.31m
8:16PM0.51m
9:39AM0.24m
9:30PM0.47m
10:23AM0.16m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
4
3
4
8
6
6
Temp °C
18
19
19
17
23
24
14
16
17
14
18
18
16
20
20
18
21
20
18
20
20
17
19
18
17
19
20
8
12
13
11
15
16
14
18
19
17
18
16
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
2
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.7
S
11
2
S
12
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1
E
13
1
E
13
1.4
SSE
11
2
SSE
16
1.3
S
14
Energy kJ
727
590
522
450
318
260
181
1048
821
695
1079
709
821
416
326
320
331
321
408
1956
694
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
S
7
0.1
NE
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
12
0.9
E
12
1
E
12
1
E
12
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
S
15
1.2
SSE
17
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
Energy kJ
6
10
5
15
11
8
3
156
171
133
149
151
174
239
285
282
44
113
877
178
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.9
E
12
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
3
24
21
15
13
3
6
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
229
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
N
3
0.3
WSW
2
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
SSE
9
2.5
S
16
1.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
27
24
2
1
418
504
341
295
3102
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
33
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
28
0
0
10
0
4
134
0
134
577
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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