Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 11 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
22.9° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
13
1.6
SSE
10
1.1
S
14
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
500
460
345
315
276
248
285
375
181
314
378
314
240
161
165
491
544
442
372
431
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
NW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:54PM1.04m
3:41AM1.30m
4:43PM1.19m
4:35AM1.31m
5:29PM1.36m
5:28AM1.31m
6:13PM1.52m
6:20AM1.30m
6:57PM1.67m
7:12AM1.26m
7:42PM1.78m
8:03AM1.21m
8:30PM1.84m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.47m
10:23AM0.16m
10:36PM0.39m
11:05AM0.09m
11:35PM0.28m
11:46AM0.03m
00:30AM0.17m
12:27PM-0.00m
1:24AM0.07m
1:09PM-0.01m
2:17AM0.01m
1:53PM-0.00m
3:11AM-0.01m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
1
4
3
2
3
4
5
8
7
3
8
6
5
5
3
1
1
11
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
17
19
20
17
19
19
18
21
20
18
20
20
18
17
17
18
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
20
17
18
19
18
19
19
19
21
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
13
1
E
13
1.1
S
14
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
S
11
1.6
SE
7
0.6
S
11
1.8
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
342
342
460
181
139
112
248
82
375
181
314
378
314
240
161
165
491
544
442
372
431
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
15
1
E
13
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.6
E
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
S
10
1.1
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
108
221
326
4
22
94
78
40
54
163
34
31
5
29
29
25
25
24
12
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
E
11
0.2
S
21
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
179
3
4
37
62
34
38
51
34
18
4
4
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
218
500
240
345
315
276
285
191
192
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
117
4
134
134
10
2
4
0
0
49
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
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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