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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 03 Apr 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richardsons this week:
The surf forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richardsons in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days.
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| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 221 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 396 | 439 | 1470 | 3287 | 3326 | 2851 | 2479 | 1877 | 1546 | 1225 | 711 | 591 | 408 | 371 | 446 | 232 | 159 | 106 | 106 | 152 | 289 | 389 | 460 | 412 | 336 | 334 | 309 | 280 | 255 | 316 | 257 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:37PM 0.69 | 10:09PM 0.66 | 10:03AM 0.22 | 11:21PM 0.67 | 11:43AM 0.30 | 12:11AM 0.67 | 12:34PM 0.38 | 12:48AM 0.67 | 1:12PM 0.47 | 1:17AM 0.66 | 1:46PM 0.55 | 1:42AM 0.65 | 2:17PM 0.62 | 2:05AM 0.62 | 2:47PM 0.68 | 2:27AM 0.58 | 3:18PM 0.72 | 2:49AM 0.54 | 3:50PM 0.75 | 3:11AM 0.48 | 4:23PM 0.75 | 3:33AM 0.43 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM 0.05 | 6:26AM 0.18 | 3:22PM 0.10 | 6:47AM 0.14 | 4:59PM 0.10 | 7:07AM 0.10 | 6:04PM 0.09 | 7:26AM 0.06 | 6:53PM 0.08 | 7:44AM 0.02 | 7:34PM 0.08 | 8:02AM -0.01 | 8:12PM 0.09 | 8:21AM -0.04 | 8:49PM 0.10 | 8:41AM -0.07 | 9:26PM 0.13 | 9:02AM -0.09 | 10:03PM 0.16 | 9:24AM -0.09 | 10:43PM 0.19 | 9:47AM -0.08 | ||||||||||||||
Thu 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 |
| Sunset | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 | - | 10 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 7 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Richardsons Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Richardsons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Richardsons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richardsons 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 (Richardsons) 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 Richardsons 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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