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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dairy Beach (New Pier) this week:
The surf forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 64 | 60 | 105 | 63 | 45 | 46 | 33 | 114 | 132 | 204 | 192 | 1722 | 1832 | 1434 | 957 | 665 | 513 | 330 | 232 | 137 | 577 | 978 | 544 | 472 | 615 | 513 | 279 | 186 | 137 | 136 | 83 | 143 | 150 | 158 | 174 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:23PM 1.64 | 2:34AM 1.81 | 2:49PM 1.75 | 3:00AM 1.90 | 3:14PM 1.82 | 3:25AM 1.97 | 3:39PM 1.87 | 3:51AM 2.00 | 4:04PM 1.89 | 4:17AM 1.99 | 4:31PM 1.88 | 4:44AM 1.94 | 4:59PM 1.83 | 5:12AM 1.86 | 5:30PM 1.76 | 5:42AM 1.75 | 6:05PM 1.66 | 6:18AM 1.62 | 6:50PM 1.55 | 7:07AM 1.46 | 8:00PM 1.43 | 8:32AM 1.33 | 9:58PM 1.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22AM 0.52 | 8:24PM 0.48 | 8:46AM 0.41 | 8:50PM 0.38 | 9:11AM 0.32 | 9:15PM 0.30 | 9:36AM 0.27 | 9:41PM 0.26 | 10:01AM 0.24 | 10:07PM 0.25 | 10:27AM 0.25 | 10:34PM 0.28 | 10:54AM 0.29 | 11:02PM 0.35 | 11:22AM 0.36 | 11:34PM 0.44 | 11:55AM 0.46 | 12:11AM 0.57 | 12:33PM 0.57 | 12:59AM 0.71 | 1:28PM 0.70 | 2:21AM 0.84 | 3:05PM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dairy Beach (New Pier) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dairy Beach (New Pier) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dairy Beach (New Pier) 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 (Dairy Beach (New Pier)) 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 Dairy Beach (New Pier) 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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