Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 20 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 Friday (May 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 22nd May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
3
3
3
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3
4
4
2
4
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
2.4
S
9
2.4
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
SSE
9
3.5
SE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
ESE
11
1.7
E
11
2.1
S
8
1.4
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
450
929
1048
1147
816
1026
1899
2667
2697
1833
2109
1764
2053
1913
1684
1558
1438
1184
721
597
555
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
5
W
5
SW
10
E
10
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:48AM1.01m
11:08PM1.72m
11:52AM0.97m
00:07AM1.61m
1:01PM0.96m
1:08AM1.49m
2:12PM1.00m
2:10AM1.38m
3:19PM1.08m
3:10AM1.28m
4:16PM1.18m
4:06AM1.20m
5:05PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.17m
6:05AM0.11m
5:19PM0.26m
7:07AM0.15m
6:25PM0.35m
8:07AM0.18m
7:41PM0.42m
9:03AM0.19m
8:59PM0.45m
9:51AM0.19m
10:12PM0.45m
10:33AM0.19m
11:15PM0.41m
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rain showers
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light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
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4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
21
18
15
18
17
16
18
18
16
19
20
20
20
20
18
20
20
15
20
19
17
17
13
11
14
13
13
12
12
12
18
19
18
19
20
18
18
19
13
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
3
SE
11
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
ESE
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
12
Energy kJ
450
384
268
273
219
173
47
32
2191
1833
2109
1764
2053
1913
1684
1558
1438
1184
721
584
555
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
12
1.4
SSE
8
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
5
32
24
250
8
24
17
4
3
2
44
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
24
4
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
8
2.4
S
9
2.4
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
SSE
9
3.5
SE
10
3.5
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
7
2.1
S
8
1.8
S
8
Energy kJ
307
929
1048
1147
816
1026
1899
2667
2697
644
76
211
597
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
4
51
2
4
51
4
328
328
4
4
4
4
4
28
0
0
51
0
2
4
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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