Diggers surf break

Diggers surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Diggers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Diggers sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diggers this week:

The surf forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 23rd May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
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4
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
10
4
SE
11
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2
E
11
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2629
4083
4477
4579
3468
3004
2332
1916
1599
1599
1365
1126
1023
1079
1027
894
849
682
584
476
480
Wind (km/h)
35
S
40
S
35
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
0
SW
5
NE
10
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
off
High Tide
1:08PM1.20m
1:09AM1.70m
2:19PM1.23m
2:13AM1.59m
3:23PM1.29m
3:15AM1.49m
4:19PM1.37m
4:12AM1.41m
5:06PM1.47m
5:02AM1.34m
5:47PM1.56m
5:47AM1.29m
6:26PM1.65m
Low Tide
6:29PM0.61m
8:07AM0.41m
7:43PM0.66m
9:05AM0.42m
9:01PM0.67m
9:55AM0.43m
10:14PM0.65m
10:38AM0.43m
11:16PM0.60m
11:15AM0.42m
00:09AM0.55m
11:49AM0.40m
00:55AM0.51m
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
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6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
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4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
2
4
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
11
11
Temp °C
20
19
18
20
20
19
20
20
18
21
20
18
21
21
19
21
21
20
21
19
18
13
12
15
17
15
16
19
19
17
20
20
18
22
22
20
22
22
21
22
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2
E
11
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
3087
3211
3468
3004
2332
1916
1599
1599
1365
1126
1023
1079
1027
894
849
682
584
476
480
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
14
8
24
4
4
3
6
25
20
17
14
12
9
6
5
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
6
2
6
6
6
8
8
17
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
10
4
SE
11
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
Energy kJ
2629
4083
4477
4579
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
6
9
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
400
507
87
41
433
41
10
10
3
10
3
3
0
28
1
0
28
5
0
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
9
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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Information about the Diggers Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Diggers, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 56 km (35 miles) away

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