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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 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Richardsons in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 279 | 210 | 181 | 103 | 71 | 124 | 133 | 140 | 299 | 350 | 339 | 324 | 304 | 177 | 135 | 302 | 202 | 218 | 237 | 681 | 542 | 489 | 392 | 347 | 247 | 178 | 439 | 403 | 402 | 402 | 402 | 448 | 460 | 460 | 509 | 471 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:43AM 0.62 | 1:18PM 0.51 | 1:09AM 0.62 | 1:49PM 0.59 | 1:33AM 0.60 | 2:20PM 0.66 | 1:56AM 0.57 | 2:51PM 0.71 | 2:20AM 0.54 | 3:23PM 0.76 | 2:43AM 0.49 | 3:57PM 0.78 | 3:08AM 0.44 | 4:34PM 0.78 | 3:33AM 0.39 | 5:15PM 0.76 | 3:58AM 0.34 | 6:05PM 0.74 | 4:25AM 0.30 | 7:06PM 0.71 | 5:02AM 0.25 | 8:19PM 0.69 | 7:11AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:16PM 0.12 | 7:16AM 0.05 | 7:00PM 0.12 | 7:33AM 0.01 | 7:41PM 0.12 | 7:52AM -0.03 | 8:19PM 0.12 | 8:12AM -0.07 | 8:57PM 0.14 | 8:33AM -0.09 | 9:36PM 0.15 | 8:57AM -0.11 | 10:17PM 0.17 | 9:22AM -0.12 | 11:04PM 0.20 | 9:50AM -0.11 | 11:59PM 0.23 | 10:22AM -0.09 | 1:15AM 0.25 | 11:01AM -0.05 | 3:10AM 0.24 | 11:54AM -0.00 | 4:45AM 0.20 | 1:13PM 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat 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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