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Boat Ramp Surf Forecast
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Boat Ramp surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boat Ramp this week:
The surf forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boat Ramp in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4337 | 7036 | 8085 | 6030 | 3481 | 2491 | 1194 | 586 | 428 | 261 | 181 | 153 | 92 | 67 | 82 | 1737 | 849 | 906 | 356 | 96 | 102 | 948 | 1472 | 951 | 384 | 205 | 159 | 115 | 89 | 235 | 180 | 203 | 138 | 76 | 54 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:45PM 1.70 | 11:16AM 1.32 | 11:31PM 1.68 | 12:11PM 1.17 | 12:22AM 1.61 | 1:13PM 1.04 | 1:20AM 1.52 | 2:29PM 0.95 | 2:29AM 1.43 | 3:56PM 0.93 | 3:46AM 1.38 | 5:15PM 0.98 | 4:59AM 1.36 | 6:13PM 1.06 | 5:59AM 1.36 | 6:56PM 1.15 | 6:48AM 1.36 | 7:32PM 1.24 | 7:29AM 1.36 | 8:03PM 1.32 | 8:06AM 1.34 | 8:33PM 1.40 | 8:42AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14AM 0.04 | 5:05PM 0.19 | 6:11AM 0.10 | 5:49PM 0.31 | 7:14AM 0.18 | 6:40PM 0.42 | 8:26AM 0.26 | 7:43PM 0.52 | 9:46AM 0.31 | 9:03PM 0.58 | 11:00AM 0.31 | 10:30PM 0.58 | 11:58AM 0.29 | 11:41PM 0.53 | 12:43PM 0.27 | 12:38AM 0.46 | 1:19PM 0.24 | 1:24AM 0.39 | 1:49PM 0.23 | 2:04AM 0.33 | 2:17PM 0.22 | 2:42AM 0.28 | 2:45PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Boat Ramp Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boat Ramp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Boat Ramp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boat Ramp 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 (Boat Ramp) 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 Boat Ramp 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.
BoatRamp is 13 km (8 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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