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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 09 Jul 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 Friday (Jul 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 9s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 14s is also forecast. 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 10ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 65 | 71 | 39 | 55 | 284 | 662 | 355 | 1735 | 928 | 1830 | 2477 | 1321 | 606 | 311 | 294 | 973 | 758 | 905 | 959 | 477 | 320 | 199 | 113 | 89 | 61 | 71 | 69 | 38 | 21 | 205 | 1166 | 1783 | 488 | 300 | 202 | 148 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:57AM 3.35 | 7:56PM 5.32 | 8:38AM 3.45 | 8:35PM 5.45 | 9:19AM 3.58 | 9:14PM 5.45 | 10:02AM 3.67 | 9:54PM 5.38 | 10:45AM 3.81 | 10:35PM 5.18 | 11:32AM 3.97 | 11:20PM 4.89 | 12:21PM 4.13 | 12:10AM 4.49 | 1:15PM 4.33 | 1:08AM 4.07 | 2:12PM 4.53 | 2:16AM 3.67 | 3:13PM 4.76 | 3:34AM 3.41 | 4:15PM 4.99 | 4:52AM 3.31 | 5:15PM 5.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:08AM 0.72 | 1:19PM 1.21 | 2:47AM 0.56 | 2:01PM 1.15 | 3:25AM 0.43 | 2:44PM 1.12 | 4:03AM 0.33 | 3:28PM 1.15 | 4:41AM 0.26 | 4:15PM 1.21 | 5:20AM 0.3 | 5:07PM 1.35 | 6:00AM 0.36 | 6:07PM 1.44 | 6:44AM 0.52 | 7:15PM 1.51 | 7:32AM 0.72 | 8:32PM 1.44 | 8:26AM 0.92 | 9:52PM 1.28 | 9:25AM 1.08 | 11:06PM 0.98 | 10:28AM 1.15 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 |
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| Temp. °F | 59 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 63 | 66 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 48 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 57 | 48 | 57 | 59 | 48 | 59 | 61 |
| Feels °F (?) | 52 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 37 | 55 | 55 | 46 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 50 | 37 | 48 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Fri morning, min 52°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Sun afternoon, min 45°F on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Fri afternoon, min 46°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Fri night, min 46°F on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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