Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 12 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
7
0.8
SSE
10
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
136
204
208
358
362
310
203
193
236
264
592
731
609
548
505
449
469
469
427
513
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
0
N
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
8:56AM1.14m
9:20PM1.84m
9:50AM1.07m
Low Tide
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
2:39PM0.03m
4:07AM0.01m
3:28PM0.09m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
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5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4
5
9
14
6
3
2
1
1
8
10
4
4
9
6
9
6
5
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
18
19
20
18
20
20
18
19
19
18
20
20
19
20
20
19
19
19
16
17
18
17
19
19
18
20
19
17
18
20
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
1.1
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.4
ESE
7
0.5
S
10
1.8
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
10
Energy kJ
112
118
157
208
52
362
310
203
193
236
264
592
731
609
548
505
449
469
469
427
513
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
11
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
E
7
1.2
SSE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
94
136
155
163
20
34
60
44
32
4
15
14
3
3
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
E
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.3
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
19
62
85
54
19
19
5
27
17
4
4
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
7
1
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
268
89
204
358
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
51
0
51
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
10
0
0
10
0
10
260
10
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
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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