10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Breakwall, Port Macquarie, Australia
Breakwall at Port Macquarie is a right-hand wedge formed by the river training wall and shifting sand. It is a compact, high-energy wave with a strong bodyboarding history, turning modest east-coast swell into bowls, ramps, and close-range barrels. Conditions change quickly with tide, bank shape, and current, so the best sessions reward local timing.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 48/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 37/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 92° is 28° off optimal 120°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 194° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Breakwall. The 0.7m swell from 92° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 92° (E) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 157° is 37° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (157°), size (0.7m), or wind (7 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 157° (SSE) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 159° is 39° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 49° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Surfable but not special at Breakwall. The 0.8m swell from 159° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 159° (SSE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 104° is 16° off optimal 120°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (104°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 104° (ESE) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 76° is 44° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 4° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (76°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 4°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 60° is outside workable range 90°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 266° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (60°), size (1.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 60° (ENE) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 73° is 47° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 336° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (73°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 336°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 73° (ENE) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 84° is 36° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 271° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (84°), size (0.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 271°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 84° (E) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 185° is outside workable range 90°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 220° (SW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (185°), size (0.9m), or wind (10 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 185° (S) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 169° is 49° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Surfable but not special at Breakwall. The 1.3m swell from 169° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 169° (S) at 11s period
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