
Surf Forecasts:
Valla Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SE swell.
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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Valla Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
784 | 824 | 762 | 675 | 543 | 507 | 516 | 1104 | 1410 | 1748 | 1600 | 1524 | 1555 | 1161 | 967 | 816 | 753 | 580 | 449 | 377 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.15m | 9:42PM1.82m | 10:15AM1.17m | 10:27PM1.70m | 11:05AM1.19m | 11:11PM1.54m | 11:56AM1.21m | 11:54PM1.36m | 12:49PM1.22m | 00:40AM1.19m | 1:45PM1.23m | 1:31AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM-0.04m | 3:06PM0.05m | 4:23AM-0.02m | 3:56PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.02m | 4:47PM0.21m | 5:45AM0.08m | 5:42PM0.32m | 6:25AM0.15m | 6:42PM0.43m | 7:05AM0.22m | 7:51PM0.51m | 7:48AM0.29m | ||||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
— | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 14 | S 21 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
— | — | 4 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 1410 | 1748 | 1600 | 1524 | 1555 | 1161 | 967 | 816 | 753 | 580 | 449 | 377 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 19 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 21 | S 21 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | 7 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 66 | 54 | 45 | 57 | 77 | 103 | 87 | 57 | 51 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
784 | 824 | 762 | 675 | 543 | 507 | 516 | 1104 | 196 | 360 | 408 | 132 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 163 | 163 | 283 | 374 | 4 | 4 | 463 | 374 | 328 | 163 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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.
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