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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 04 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mesa this week:
The surf forecast for Mesa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mesa in the next 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mesa over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 70 | 70 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 28 | 129 | 1086 | 1055 | 805 | 478 | 316 | 273 | 195 | 90 | 87 | 92 | 108 | 144 | 289 | 332 | 758 | 536 | 326 | 1044 | 373 | 180 | 542 | 581 | 265 | 205 | 373 | 126 | 275 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:38PM 1.00 | 3:55AM 1.44 | 7:23PM 1.10 | 5:27AM 1.41 | 7:54PM 1.19 | 6:38AM 1.42 | 8:21PM 1.27 | 7:33AM 1.42 | 8:44PM 1.34 | 8:18AM 1.40 | 9:04PM 1.41 | 8:58AM 1.35 | 9:24PM 1.47 | 9:36AM 1.29 | 9:43PM 1.53 | 10:13AM 1.22 | 10:02PM 1.57 | 10:51AM 1.14 | 10:23PM 1.59 | 11:32AM 1.06 | 10:45PM 1.59 | 12:17PM 0.98 | 11:10PM 1.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:43AM -0.09 | 9:47PM 0.92 | 12:00PM -0.10 | 11:49PM 0.83 | 12:58PM -0.12 | 12:59AM 0.67 | 1:42PM -0.11 | 1:49AM 0.51 | 2:17PM -0.06 | 2:30AM 0.36 | 2:45PM 0.02 | 3:06AM 0.24 | 3:08PM 0.11 | 3:39AM 0.14 | 3:29PM 0.21 | 4:12AM 0.06 | 3:48PM 0.32 | 4:45AM 0.01 | 4:07PM 0.43 | 5:18AM -0.02 | 4:25PM 0.54 | 5:55AM -0.02 | 4:43PM 0.63 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mesa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mesa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mesa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mesa 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 (Mesa) 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 Mesa 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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