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Blacksmiths Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Blacksmiths Beach surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacksmiths Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Blacksmiths Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacksmiths Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacksmiths Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 253 | 583 | 713 | 428 | 235 | 100 | 81 | 78 | 32 | 57 | 84 | 40 | 69 | 74 | 80 | 683 | 340 | 456 | 2257 | 1957 | 1146 | 703 | 340 | 386 | 203 | 154 | 148 | 78 | 65 | 45 | 275 | 191 | 40 | 56 | 59 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:35PM 1.19 | 6:29AM 1.21 | 7:03PM 1.28 | 7:04AM 1.22 | 7:32PM 1.35 | 7:40AM 1.22 | 8:02PM 1.41 | 8:16AM 1.20 | 8:34PM 1.45 | 8:54AM 1.16 | 9:08PM 1.47 | 9:35AM 1.11 | 9:45PM 1.47 | 10:19AM 1.05 | 10:26PM 1.46 | 11:10AM 0.99 | 11:12PM 1.43 | 12:09PM 0.94 | 12:07AM 1.39 | 1:18PM 0.93 | 1:10AM 1.36 | 2:33PM 0.97 | 2:21AM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:11PM 0.29 | 12:27AM 0.43 | 12:40PM 0.27 | 1:05AM 0.37 | 1:08PM 0.26 | 1:42AM 0.32 | 1:38PM 0.26 | 2:19AM 0.28 | 2:08PM 0.27 | 2:59AM 0.26 | 2:40PM 0.30 | 3:41AM 0.25 | 3:14PM 0.34 | 4:27AM 0.25 | 3:51PM 0.39 | 5:19AM 0.27 | 4:35PM 0.46 | 6:15AM 0.29 | 5:29PM 0.52 | 7:17AM 0.31 | 6:38PM 0.56 | 8:21AM 0.32 | 7:55PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Blacksmiths Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacksmiths Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacksmiths Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacksmiths 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 (Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths 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.
Blacksmiths Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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