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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 09 Feb 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richardsons this week:
The surf forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richardsons in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 16th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 118 | 113 | 114 | 121 | 121 | 98 | 142 | 147 | 164 | 176 | 180 | 206 | 275 | 269 | 189 | 158 | 116 | 309 | 587 | 381 | 581 | 437 | 273 | 131 | 81 | 68 | 42 | 81 | 372 | 222 | 151 | 98 | 35 | 33 | 44 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:31AM 0.86 | 2:00PM 0.41 | 3:02AM 0.87 | 2:38PM 0.46 | 3:30AM 0.85 | 3:15PM 0.50 | 3:56AM 0.83 | 3:51PM 0.53 | 4:21AM 0.78 | 4:28PM 0.55 | 4:43AM 0.73 | 5:07PM 0.56 | 5:02AM 0.66 | 5:48PM 0.56 | 5:19AM 0.58 | 6:36PM 0.55 | 5:31AM 0.51 | 7:39PM 0.54 | 5:33AM 0.44 | 9:13PM 0.54 | 11:03PM 0.58 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM -0.08 | 9:13AM 0.14 | 7:56PM -0.10 | 9:36AM 0.12 | 8:34PM -0.09 | 9:59AM 0.09 | 9:10PM -0.07 | 10:22AM 0.07 | 9:44PM -0.02 | 10:45AM 0.06 | 10:18PM 0.04 | 11:08AM 0.05 | 10:52PM 0.12 | 11:31AM 0.05 | 11:29PM 0.20 | 11:55AM 0.05 | 12:12AM 0.29 | 12:22PM 0.05 | 1:16AM 0.36 | 12:57PM 0.07 | 1:51PM 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
Sun 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Fri 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 |
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Richardsons Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Richardsons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Richardsons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richardsons 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 (Richardsons) 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 Richardsons 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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