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Surf Forecasts:

The surf forecast for Big Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Rock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 21st Feb) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 24th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 18th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Rock over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | SW | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1737 | 1108 | 885 | 594 | 324 | 809 | 318 | 146 | 51 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 86 | 167 | 279 | 333 | 383 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | WNW | WNW | WNW | SW | W | WNW | W | W | NE | N | WNW | N | NNW | NW | NNW | NNW | NW | NW | S | W | NNW |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:02PM 1.42 | 9:44AM 1.57 | 10:29PM 1.49 | 10:26AM 1.38 | 11:00PM 1.54 | 11:15AM 1.15 | 11:36PM 1.56 | 12:22PM 0.90 | 12:22AM 1.56 | 2:25PM 0.73 | 1:26AM 1.53 | 2:56AM 1.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:44PM -0.18 | 3:45AM 0.26 | 4:09PM -0.06 | 4:31AM 0.22 | 4:35PM 0.10 | 5:25AM 0.21 | 5:00PM 0.28 | 6:33AM 0.21 | 5:25PM 0.46 | 8:05AM 0.20 | 5:47PM 0.64 | 9:56AM 0.09 | |||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
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The above surf forecast table for Big Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Rock 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 (Big Rock) 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 Big Rock 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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