Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Valla Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Valla Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Valla Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Valla Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
2.3
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
S
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)999984555677887898886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2739242423464341133000291294366460337165196187207
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
ENE
25
NE
15
N
25
NE
35
NE
25
N
20
NNE
40
NE
15
N
20
SE
30
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
10
NNW
20
NE
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
1.10
11:47AM
1.65
12:27AM
1.11
12:30PM
1.49
1:19AM
1.12
1:12PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.13
1:57PM
1.16
3:12AM
1.16
2:49PM
1.03
4:12AM
1.20
3:52PM
0.92
5:10AM
1.25
5:02PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
0.17
6:29PM
0.08
6:03AM
0.28
7:09PM
0.14
6:56AM
0.39
7:49PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.49
8:30PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.56
9:14PM
0.31
10:33AM
0.57
10:04PM
0.34
11:51AM
0.53
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------2-----
Temp. °C242425242525232626242930252424232123222829
Feels °C (?)272525252423212322212626222521212223222727
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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 12 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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