Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am 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
23.6° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
3
0
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
11
2.1
E
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
SSW
8
2.3
S
10
2
S
13
2.2
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.1
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1049
1037
727
590
522
450
318
260
212
1119
1278
1459
1144
831
835
476
392
774
354
440
686
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
E
10
NW
10
W
10
NE
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
NE
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SE
15
WSW
15
S
25
S
15
SW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:03AM0.96m
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
Low Tide
3:39PM0.29m
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
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5
1
1
1
2
6
Temp °C
21
20
18
20
21
18
24
23
15
18
18
14
18
18
16
19
19
18
21
20
17
21
19
17
19
20
18
21
21
7
14
14
10
15
17
14
17
17
17
18
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
11
2.1
E
11
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
1.3
S
9
2
S
13
2.2
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.5
S
10
1
E
12
1.1
E
13
1.2
S
10
Energy kJ
1049
1037
727
590
522
450
318
260
177
258
1278
1459
1144
831
835
476
392
476
292
407
267
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
S
7
0.1
NE
9
1.1
S
11
0.9
SSE
15
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
0.7
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
16
Energy kJ
2
4
6
24
21
15
11
8
3
297
387
135
146
149
177
243
280
264
123
47
686
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
17
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
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
1
E
12
Energy kJ
6
5
3
5
2
15
13
3
6
156
162
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
301
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
3
1.3
SSW
8
2.3
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
11
Energy kJ
31
27
12
1
212
1119
774
354
440
441
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
2
93
0
0
128
0
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
28
0
0
28
0
0
51
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
5
7
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
4
4
5
7
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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