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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 25 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 42 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 335 | 294 | 225 | 295 | 428 | 324 | 136 | 157 | 50 | 261 | 422 | 325 | 180 | 82 | 95 | 91 | 107 | 156 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:28PM 3.31 | 6:44AM 3.27 | 7:00PM 3.31 | 7:16AM 3.23 | 7:34PM 3.26 | 7:51AM 3.14 | 8:10PM 3.16 | 8:30AM 3.02 | 8:51PM 3.03 | 9:14AM 2.87 | 9:39PM 2.88 | 10:06AM 2.72 | 10:38PM 2.75 | 11:12AM 2.62 | 11:50PM 2.69 | 12:30PM 2.61 | 1:09AM 2.76 | 1:47PM 2.74 | 2:21AM 2.94 | 2:53PM 2.97 | 3:21AM 3.18 | 3:48PM 3.23 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:23PM 0.32 | 12:40AM 0.32 | 12:54PM 0.33 | 1:12AM 0.36 | 1:26PM 0.39 | 1:46AM 0.44 | 1:59PM 0.49 | 2:22AM 0.56 | 2:37PM 0.62 | 3:04AM 0.70 | 3:22PM 0.76 | 3:57AM 0.84 | 4:23PM 0.90 | 5:09AM 0.94 | 5:42PM 0.97 | 6:32AM 0.94 | 7:05PM 0.91 | 7:49AM 0.81 | 8:17PM 0.73 | 8:53AM 0.60 | 9:17PM 0.51 | 9:47AM 0.38 | 10:10PM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | 6 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 (Red Strand (Dirk Bay)) 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 Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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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