Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 AWST
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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
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 17th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 22nd Feb)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
3
1
3
3
0
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
2.5
SSW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
2.4
SSW
1.3
SW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)2119161514141313131414131313712129101716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29548651519949237464793211885371049105862857012163751248185466276349922061
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
40
S
35
SSE
20
SSE
40
S
25
SSE
15
ESE
35
SSE
20
SSE
0
NW
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
S
40
S
35
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
0.91
11:43AM
0.57
10:00PM
0.89
11:49AM
0.60
10:43PM
0.84
12:02PM
0.65
11:25PM
0.77
12:20PM
0.70
12:07AM
0.68
12:42PM
0.77
12:48AM
0.57
1:12PM
0.83
9:54PM 1:31AM
0.46 0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59AM
0.24
1:57PM
0.55
5:21AM
0.28
3:45PM
0.52
5:39AM
0.34
4:57PM
0.50
5:52AM
0.39
6:01PM
0.48
5:52AM
0.44
7:09PM
0.46
5:02AM
0.45
8:40PM 11:40PM 4:25AM
0.46 0.45 0.41
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:02--7:01--7:01-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C222220262523313027343225262622242322262628
Feels °C (?)171712222019272624352923252418212019262529
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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).

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