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Boat Ramp Surf Forecast
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Boat Ramp surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boat Ramp this week:
The surf forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boat Ramp in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1742 | 1593 | 1404 | 1118 | 866 | 1495 | 1067 | 813 | 626 | 347 | 225 | 158 | 64 | 52 | 82 | 88 | 36 | 60 | 79 | 43 | 94 | 154 | 319 | 282 | 212 | 221 | 217 | 184 | 188 | 230 | 194 | 154 | 400 | 678 | 287 | 294 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:10PM 1.75 | 11:06AM 1.08 | 11:03PM 1.66 | 12:09PM 1.01 | 12:01AM 1.55 | 1:21PM 0.97 | 1:05AM 1.44 | 2:36PM 0.99 | 2:13AM 1.35 | 3:43PM 1.05 | 3:19AM 1.28 | 4:36PM 1.13 | 4:18AM 1.24 | 5:18PM 1.22 | 5:08AM 1.21 | 5:54PM 1.31 | 5:53AM 1.19 | 6:26PM 1.40 | 6:34AM 1.17 | 6:57PM 1.47 | 7:14AM 1.15 | 7:28PM 1.52 | 7:53AM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:04AM 0.05 | 4:27PM 0.37 | 6:05AM 0.13 | 5:22PM 0.47 | 7:11AM 0.21 | 6:28PM 0.55 | 8:17AM 0.26 | 7:46PM 0.59 | 9:18AM 0.29 | 9:07PM 0.59 | 10:09AM 0.29 | 10:17PM 0.56 | 10:51AM 0.29 | 11:15PM 0.49 | 11:26AM 0.29 | 12:03AM 0.43 | 11:58AM 0.29 | 12:45AM 0.36 | 12:29PM 0.29 | 1:24AM 0.29 | 1:00PM 0.31 | 2:02AM 0.25 | 1:31PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Boat Ramp Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boat Ramp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Boat Ramp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boat Ramp 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 (Boat Ramp) 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 Boat Ramp 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.
BoatRamp is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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