Valla Beach surf break

Valla Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 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
23.1° 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 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 23rd 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

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
0
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
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2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
3
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2.2
E
10
1.6
E
10
2.4
S
8
2.4
S
9
2.2
S
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
990
796
858
1138
1066
942
499
779
896
759
917
791
1315
1288
2331
2621
1851
959
339
308
319
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
5
NNW
5
W
10
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:20PM1.84m
9:50AM1.07m
10:12PM1.80m
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
Low Tide
2:39PM0.03m
4:07AM0.01m
3:28PM0.09m
5:04AM0.05m
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
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
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5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
8
9
28
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
19
19
20
22
23
18
21
18
16
17
18
16
18
17
18
20
20
18
23
22
18
20
19
18
23
25
17
16
13
12
12
13
11
12
10
13
15
17
16
21
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2.2
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
E
11
Energy kJ
826
796
1138
1066
942
499
377
314
268
266
214
140
116
1746
2248
1630
959
339
212
319
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
S
20
1.1
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
SSE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
5
70
45
30
7
275
308
161
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
2
2
6
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
9
3
ENE
7
1
SSW
4
1.5
S
7
2.4
S
8
2.4
S
9
2.2
S
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
0.2
W
3
1.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
990
858
32
235
779
896
759
917
791
1315
1288
2331
2621
1851
1
238
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
5
5
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
10
10
10
0
0
0
4
51
4
4
505
4
274
276
276
51
4
4
0
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
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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