Brunswick River-South surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Brunswick River-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brunswick River-South sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brunswick River-South this week:

The surf forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brunswick River-South in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 25th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
2.2
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1003
790
507
223
397
337
302
432
461
341
247
183
310
307
408
417
520
526
470
630
770
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
S
5
S
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:00PM1.07m
4:12AM1.51m
5:01PM1.19m
5:08AM1.49m
5:49PM1.31m
5:54AM1.45m
6:31PM1.42m
6:35AM1.41m
7:09PM1.51m
7:12AM1.34m
7:46PM1.57m
7:47AM1.28m
8:21PM1.60m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.37m
9:40PM0.47m
10:58AM0.32m
10:48PM0.43m
11:39AM0.27m
11:44PM0.38m
12:14PM0.23m
00:33AM0.34m
12:46PM0.19m
1:16AM0.32m
1:17PM0.16m
1:58AM0.31m
1:47PM0.15m
2:37AM0.32m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
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6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
3
3
4
6
10
2
7
3
1
2
2
7
2
1
5
7
4
2
Temp °C
22
21
19
21
20
18
20
20
19
22
21
18
22
21
21
22
22
22
21
22
21
19
18
18
20
19
18
20
19
19
20
20
19
22
20
20
20
21
22
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.3
SSE
8
1.4
E
8
0.3
SSE
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
1.9
E
8
0.1
NE
13
2.2
E
9
Energy kJ
4
4
14
223
13
337
302
341
247
83
191
2
7
6
6
1
470
7
770
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
15
0.7
ESE
8
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
4
4
3
13
3
5
3
6
6
5
9
65
9
4
4
8
4
1
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
3
2
5
3
3
2
2
2
8
5
3
7
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.9
ESE
8
0.7
SSE
7
1.8
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
E
8
Energy kJ
1003
790
507
171
397
57
432
461
181
183
310
307
408
417
520
526
630
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
224
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
245
0
42
0
0
172
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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Information about the Brunswick River-South Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brunswick River-South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brunswick River-South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brunswick River-South 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 (Brunswick River-South) 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 Brunswick River-South 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.

Brunswick River-South is 36 km (22 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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