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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The surf forecast for Tropicana over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 167 | 177 | 144 | 367 | 346 | 185 | 181 | 190 | 186 | 168 | 138 | 95 | 84 | 192 | 267 | 200 | 456 | 357 | 284 | 223 | 123 | 92 | 81 | 114 | 98 | 68 | 71 | 78 | 137 | 108 | 125 | 78 | 123 | 128 | 110 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:39PM 0.59 | 4:50AM 0.74 | 6:21PM 0.56 | 5:25AM 0.72 | 7:12PM 0.53 | 6:08AM 0.70 | 8:19PM 0.52 | 7:04AM 0.67 | 9:42PM 0.54 | 8:23AM 0.65 | 10:58PM 0.58 | 10:02AM 0.65 | 11:52PM 0.64 | 11:33AM 0.68 | 12:35AM 0.70 | 12:46PM 0.71 | 1:14AM 0.76 | 1:48PM 0.74 | 1:51AM 0.80 | 2:42PM 0.75 | 2:29AM 0.84 | 3:33PM 0.74 | 3:06AM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47PM 0.33 | 11:52AM 0.09 | 11:17PM 0.36 | 12:37PM 0.11 | 11:54PM 0.39 | 1:32PM 0.15 | 12:49AM 0.42 | 2:41PM 0.18 | 2:24AM 0.45 | 3:58PM 0.21 | 4:16AM 0.43 | 5:08PM 0.21 | 5:39AM 0.36 | 6:08PM 0.22 | 6:41AM 0.28 | 6:58PM 0.22 | 7:34AM 0.18 | 7:44PM 0.23 | 8:21AM 0.09 | 8:26PM 0.25 | 9:08AM 0.02 | 9:07PM 0.27 | 9:53AM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 |
| Sunset | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tropicana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tropicana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tropicana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tropicana 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 (Tropicana) 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 Tropicana 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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