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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 am Friday 21 Feb 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 Monday (Feb 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boat Ramp in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days.
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 377 | 164 | 71 | 51 | 47 | 49 | 89 | 163 | 189 | 201 | 244 | 264 | 137 | 140 | 140 | 107 | 190 | 325 | 181 | 143 | 574 | 344 | 638 | 454 | 237 | 169 | 163 | 114 | 112 | 844 | 1055 | 655 | 494 | 299 | 203 | 184 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:16PM 0.88 | 4:02AM 1.26 | 4:47PM 0.87 | 5:11AM 1.32 | 6:03PM 0.92 | 6:09AM 1.42 | 6:59PM 1.00 | 6:59AM 1.53 | 7:46PM 1.10 | 7:45AM 1.64 | 8:28PM 1.20 | 8:28AM 1.72 | 9:09PM 1.31 | 9:11AM 1.74 | 9:50PM 1.40 | 9:55AM 1.71 | 10:31PM 1.48 | 10:40AM 1.62 | 11:14PM 1.53 | 11:27AM 1.48 | 11:59PM 1.54 | 12:18PM 1.31 | 12:48AM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:48AM 0.57 | 8:55PM 0.54 | 11:11AM 0.52 | 10:11PM 0.54 | 12:16PM 0.43 | 11:23PM 0.50 | 1:06PM 0.31 | 12:24AM 0.43 | 1:49PM 0.19 | 1:16AM 0.34 | 2:28PM 0.08 | 2:05AM 0.26 | 3:06PM -0.00 | 2:52AM 0.19 | 3:44PM -0.05 | 3:40AM 0.14 | 4:22PM -0.04 | 4:29AM 0.12 | 5:00PM 0.01 | 5:21AM 0.14 | 5:39PM 0.10 | 6:17AM 0.19 | 6:20PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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