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Richardson Beach surfForecast / Lake Ontario / Canada
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richardson Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Richardson Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richardson Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 16) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 17th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 17th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 17th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardson Beach over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Energy (?) | 143 | 17 | 0 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 236 | 1020 | 1850 | 1376 | 341 | 220 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross |
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Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 |
Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | -5 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -8 | -4 | -3 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -12 | -11 | -9 | -13 | -11 | -9 | -10 | -7 | -6 | -8 | -6 | -3 | -7 | -4 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
Feels °C (?) | -11 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -15 | -13 | -11 | -17 | -19 | -19 | -21 | -19 | -16 | -18 | -16 | -14 | -15 | -13 | -11 | -14 | -12 | -8 | -12 | -9 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -6 | -7 |
Short Range Forecast: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sat night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -3°C on Sun afternoon, min -13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -7°C on Thu morning, min -18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Sun morning, min -11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Tue afternoon, min -4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Richardson Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Richardson Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Richardson Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richardson 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 (Richardson 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 Richardson 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.
Richardson Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from Kingston. If you plan a holiday in Lake Ontario - Canada, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kingston. Kingston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.