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Macauleys surf Forecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 AEST
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Macauleys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Macauleys sea temperature is 24.8°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.8 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Macauleys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Macauleys sea temperature is 24.8°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.8 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Macauleys this week:

The surf forecast for Macauleys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Macauleys in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Macauleys over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.8
SE
2
SE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.5
S
1.8
SSE
2.3
S
1.5
SSE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)666677778888889967111010101010991110109966687
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9613111324534525425131133328629023016719918515312311812309519631458624958354338445412341241168120128102106168
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
S
10
SE
10
SW
20
S
15
S
30
SSE
30
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffoffcrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
1.20
6:22AM
1.31
6:55PM
1.31
6:56AM
1.30
7:26PM
1.40
7:30AM
1.27
7:57PM
1.47
8:04AM
1.22
8:29PM
1.52
8:38AM
1.17
9:02PM
1.54
9:14AM
1.10
9:38PM
1.54
9:53AM
1.03
10:19PM
1.52
10:38AM
0.96
11:06PM
1.48
11:34AM
0.90
12:02AM
1.45
12:45PM
0.87
1:08AM
1.43
2:07PM
0.89
2:17AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:13PM
0.20
12:18AM
0.32
12:41PM
0.16
12:58AM
0.26
1:08PM
0.13
1:36AM
0.22
1:35PM
0.11
2:14AM
0.19
2:04PM
0.12
2:52AM
0.18
2:33PM
0.14
3:32AM
0.20
3:04PM
0.17
4:14AM
0.22
3:38PM
0.22
5:02AM
0.26
4:18PM
0.27
5:58AM
0.30
5:07PM
0.33
7:05AM
0.31
6:09PM
0.39
8:17AM
0.28
7:27PM
0.42
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:12--5:10-
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Rain (mm)
-6182-12-21--------------23175162611816101021
Temp. °C212020222221212119212120242320222118192018202019202019171618192020212121
Feels °C (?)181616171716181817212122232219211714151615181919202020141514151917191920

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 129mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Macauleys Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Macauleys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Macauleys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Macauleys 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 (Macauleys) 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 Macauleys 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Macauleys, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 56 km (35 miles) away

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