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Chinamans Surf Forecast
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Chinamans surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 66 | 102 | 217 | 85 | 49 | 336 | 54 | 61 | 62 | 43 | 949 | 813 | 607 | 341 | 188 | 151 | 170 | 137 | 125 | 68 | 51 | 67 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 66 | 79 | 98 | 94 | 96 | 62 | 50 | 22 | 62 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:02AM 1.03 | 1:28PM 1.22 | 3:02AM 1.10 | 2:21PM 1.11 | 3:57AM 1.19 | 3:21PM 1.02 | 4:46AM 1.29 | 4:25PM 0.97 | 5:31AM 1.40 | 5:25PM 0.95 | 6:13AM 1.50 | 6:18PM 0.96 | 6:54AM 1.59 | 7:06PM 0.98 | 7:33AM 1.68 | 7:50PM 1.01 | 8:13AM 1.76 | 8:33PM 1.03 | 8:53AM 1.81 | 9:16PM 1.04 | 9:32AM 1.83 | 10:00PM 1.06 | 10:13AM 1.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 0.28 | 7:20AM 0.60 | 8:19PM 0.29 | 8:38AM 0.64 | 9:02PM 0.30 | 10:00AM 0.63 | 9:47PM 0.30 | 11:11AM 0.56 | 10:33PM 0.29 | 12:09PM 0.46 | 11:19PM 0.27 | 12:56PM 0.37 | 12:04AM 0.24 | 1:39PM 0.28 | 12:47AM 0.20 | 2:20PM 0.20 | 1:28AM 0.16 | 3:01PM 0.14 | 2:09AM 0.13 | 3:41PM 0.10 | 2:50AM 0.13 | 4:22PM 0.07 | 3:33AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 |
| Sunset | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 11 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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.
Chinamans is 30 km (19 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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