Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 30 Apr 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 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
0
4
3
0
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
E
9
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.2
E
11
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
291
247
331
331
503
718
738
680
666
598
680
722
1069
1011
934
810
674
578
580
578
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SE
5
NE
15
E
15
E
5
WNW
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
20
NE
5
NW
0
SW
10
ENE
5
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:27PM1.50m
7:34AM1.19m
8:00PM1.55m
8:11AM1.13m
8:33PM1.56m
8:47AM1.08m
9:07PM1.55m
9:24AM1.02m
9:44PM1.51m
10:03AM0.96m
10:23PM1.46m
10:45AM0.91m
11:06PM1.40m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.11m
1:47AM0.20m
1:30PM0.13m
2:26AM0.19m
2:00PM0.15m
3:04AM0.19m
2:31PM0.19m
3:43AM0.22m
3:04PM0.23m
4:25AM0.26m
3:39PM0.29m
5:09AM0.31m
4:17PM0.34m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
1
19
1
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
21
21
19
21
21
20
22
22
19
21
21
19
21
22
20
23
22
20
21
22
19
20
20
19
20
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
19
20
20
20
22
21
20
21
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.1
E
9
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.2
E
11
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
Energy kJ
331
291
247
331
331
396
718
738
680
666
598
680
722
1069
1011
934
810
674
578
580
578
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
5
21
31
8
7
5
5
4
5
1
3
4
4
4
5
4
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
7
5
1
1
1
7
6
6
4
6
6
3
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
8
0.7
NE
4
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
503
15
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
4
134
0
0
10
10
219
134
0
0
10
0
0
225
0
0
219
0
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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