Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 16 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 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 Saturday (May 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Valla Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 16th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 21st May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
0
2
1
1
!
!
!
4
2
3
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2
E
9
3
ENE
8
3
ENE
9
3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.3
S
10
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3
SSE
12
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
323
468
726
723
734
734
731
664
1204
1532
1525
1086
653
1130
3299
3723
3129
3813
3090
3528
2053
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SE
5
W
0
NW
15
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
NNE
20
N
5
NNW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
15
SW
15
S
10
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
7:42PM1.78m
8:03AM1.21m
8:30PM1.84m
8:56AM1.14m
9:20PM1.84m
9:50AM1.07m
10:12PM1.80m
10:48AM1.01m
11:08PM1.72m
11:52AM0.97m
00:07AM1.61m
1:01PM0.96m
1:08AM1.49m
Low Tide
1:09PM-0.01m
2:17AM0.01m
1:53PM-0.00m
3:11AM-0.01m
2:39PM0.03m
4:07AM0.01m
3:28PM0.09m
5:04AM0.05m
4:20PM0.17m
6:05AM0.11m
5:19PM0.26m
7:07AM0.15m
6:25PM0.35m
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cloud
clear
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mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
6
10
9
27
41
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
18
20
21
19
18
19
20
20
21
18
19
20
15
20
20
15
20
21
16
20
21
19
20
20
19
18
18
19
19
23
18
15
15
12
16
16
12
17
18
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2
E
9
3
ENE
9
3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
E
10
3
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
S
12
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
323
468
726
723
734
734
731
664
1532
1525
1086
653
490
2111
2687
2200
2774
3090
2598
1597
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
4
4
3
326
327
273
223
115
115
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
3
ENE
8
1.3
S
6
2.3
S
10
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
Energy kJ
5
1204
137
1130
3299
3723
3129
3813
3528
2053
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
33
0
10
10
10
10
10
0
4
51
2
4
2
0
0
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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