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Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) Surf Forecast
/ WA – North West (27 surf breaks) /
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Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) this week:
The surf forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 319 | 527 | 573 | 489 | 401 | 313 | 249 | 543 | 828 | 1179 | 1318 | 577 | 1787 | 1063 | 905 | 537 | 416 | 245 | 322 | 835 | 729 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:35PM 0.88 | 9:43AM 0.73 | 5:55PM 0.85 | 9:21AM 0.75 | 8:22PM 0.83 | 9:22AM 0.81 | 9:26PM 0.81 | 9:32AM 0.87 | 10:20PM 0.76 | 9:49AM 0.94 | 11:13PM 0.70 | 10:14AM 1.00 | 12:08AM 0.63 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 0.45 | 11:03AM 0.72 | 2:35AM 0.49 | 2:19PM 0.65 | 2:53AM 0.53 | 3:10PM 0.57 | 3:06AM 0.57 | 3:59PM 0.49 | 3:09AM 0.61 | 4:49PM 0.43 | 2:44AM 0.62 | 5:43PM 0.39 | 2:17AM 0.61 | ||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
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Information about the Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) 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 (Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse)) 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 Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) 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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