
Surf Forecasts:
Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 5,618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with WSW swell.
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 (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosives (Geraldton Lighthouse) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 20 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2579 | 2085 | 1520 | 2840 | 2815 | 2448 | 4533 | 3985 | 2241 | 3097 | 3672 | 3193 | 2804 | 2080 | 1602 | 966 | 844 | 658 | 529 | 1014 | 2019 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:01AM0.83m | 5:33AM0.82m | 7:51AM0.82m | 10:40PM0.48m | 8:49AM0.81m | 10:16PM0.50m | 9:37AM0.77m | 10:23PM0.54m | 10:19AM0.71m | 10:37PM0.60m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.20m | 2:35PM0.18m | 3:10PM0.18m | 3:39PM0.21m | 11:31PM0.48m | 4:02PM0.25m | 2:45AM0.42m | 4:20PM0.31m | 3:39AM0.36m | 4:34PM0.35m | 4:28AM0.32m | ||||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 20 | SW 18 |
2579 | 2085 | 1520 | 2840 | 322 | 1828 | 4533 | 3053 | 2241 | 3097 | 3672 | 3193 | 2804 | 2080 | 1602 | 966 | 844 | 658 | 529 | 1014 | 2019 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | — | SW 26 | SE 4 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | 72 | 251 | 2448 | — | — | 138 | — | — | 57 | 49 | — | 26 | 4 | 142 | 227 | 365 | 482 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 16 | S 7 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2815 | — | — | 3985 | 199 | 7 | — | 8 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 725 | 731 | 0 | 1800 | 514 | 434 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 549 | 247 | 0 | 566 | 247 | 7 | 2 | 247 | 0 | 371 | 620 | 725 |
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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.










