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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Sands Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Black Sands Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Sands Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Sands Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 39 | 74 | 73 | 102 | 129 | 72 | 58 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 99 | 131 | 144 | 128 | 165 | 170 | 165 | 175 | 163 | 127 | 112 | 78 | 84 | 23 | 23 | 39 | 37 | 361 | 404 | 351 | 251 | 245 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21AM 1.21 | 6:14PM 1.05 | 5:48AM 1.20 | 6:56PM 1.02 | 6:17AM 1.18 | 7:42PM 0.99 | 6:49AM 1.15 | 8:34PM 0.96 | 7:25AM 1.12 | 9:35PM 0.93 | 8:09AM 1.08 | 10:47PM 0.93 | 9:07AM 1.04 | 12:01AM 0.97 | 10:23AM 1.01 | 1:01AM 1.03 | 11:48AM 1.00 | 1:50AM 1.12 | 1:08PM 1.02 | 2:32AM 1.20 | 2:18PM 1.05 | 3:10AM 1.27 | 3:21PM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:17PM 0.43 | 11:59AM 0.21 | 11:49PM 0.48 | 12:33PM 0.18 | 12:22AM 0.53 | 1:09PM 0.18 | 12:57AM 0.58 | 1:50PM 0.18 | 1:36AM 0.64 | 2:37PM 0.20 | 2:24AM 0.69 | 3:32PM 0.22 | 3:30AM 0.73 | 4:35PM 0.23 | 4:57AM 0.74 | 5:41PM 0.23 | 6:27AM 0.69 | 6:44PM 0.22 | 7:40AM 0.60 | 7:41PM 0.22 | 8:37AM 0.48 | 8:32PM 0.23 | 9:27AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Black Sands Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Black Sands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Sands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Sands 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 (Black Sands 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 Black Sands 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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