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Blacksmiths Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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 Friday (Jun 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 10s period. 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 8ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 09) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 6th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 12th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacksmiths Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 720 | 502 | 365 | 258 | 205 | 347 | 504 | 325 | 169 | 65 | 63 | 48 | 65 | 152 | 614 | 1324 | 1514 | 1020 | 783 | 1060 | 1051 | 1160 | 643 | 1324 | 1299 | 1351 | 655 | 363 | 314 | 145 | 392 | 270 | 138 | 69 | 107 | 185 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:19PM 4.13 | 5:17AM 3.31 | 5:56PM 4.33 | 6:04AM 3.25 | 6:31PM 4.53 | 6:49AM 3.22 | 7:06PM 4.69 | 7:32AM 3.25 | 7:41PM 4.86 | 8:15AM 3.25 | 8:17PM 4.95 | 8:58AM 3.28 | 8:55PM 5.02 | 9:41AM 3.28 | 9:35PM 5.02 | 10:26AM 3.31 | 10:16PM 4.99 | 11:12AM 3.38 | 11:01PM 4.86 | 11:59AM 3.45 | 11:49PM 4.69 | 12:50PM 3.58 | 12:41AM 4.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:30AM 1.25 | 11:37PM 1.64 | 11:07AM 1.25 | 12:25AM 1.44 | 11:43AM 1.21 | 1:07AM 1.25 | 12:20PM 1.18 | 1:48AM 1.05 | 12:57PM 1.18 | 2:27AM 0.85 | 1:36PM 1.18 | 3:07AM 0.69 | 2:17PM 1.21 | 3:48AM 0.59 | 2:59PM 1.28 | 4:30AM 0.52 | 3:44PM 1.38 | 5:12AM 0.56 | 4:34PM 1.48 | 5:56AM 0.62 | 5:29PM 1.54 | 6:42AM 0.72 | 6:29PM 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Temp. °F | 61 | 61 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 59 |
Feels °F (?) | 54 | 54 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 37 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Sat morning, min 46°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 61°F on Wed afternoon, min 50°F on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.0in), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 61°F on Fri afternoon, min 52°F on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 64°F on Mon morning, min 59°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.