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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 AWST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) this week:
The surf forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 17th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 18th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 342 | 369 | 702 | 504 | 341 | 1045 | 347 | 249 | 220 | 640 | 598 | 404 | 424 | 281 | 232 | 119 | 205 | 190 | 144 | 94 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 0.72 | 9:23AM 0.41 | 8:15PM 0.78 | 10:08AM 0.39 | 8:32PM 0.83 | 10:57AM 0.38 | 8:53PM 0.87 | 9:15PM 0.89 | 9:34PM 0.90 | 9:52PM 0.90 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:20AM 0.32 | 11:23AM 0.40 | 3:54AM 0.26 | 11:39AM 0.38 | 4:29AM 0.22 | 11:54AM 0.37 | 5:04AM 0.18 | 5:40AM 0.16 | 6:17AM 0.15 | 6:56AM 0.15 | ||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | |
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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 12 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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