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1st Parking Lot Surf Forecast
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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 01 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 1st Parking Lot this week:
The surf forecast for 1st Parking Lot over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 1st Parking Lot in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 1st Parking Lot over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 11 | 8 | 69 | 78 | 71 | 51 | 41 | 62 | 33 | 37 | 20 | 23 | 35 | 77 | 56 | 71 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 41 | 94 | 76 | 71 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 74 | 64 | 69 | 222 | 173 | 83 | 62 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:15AM 1.35 | 11:30PM 1.56 | 12:16PM 1.30 | 12:30AM 1.47 | 1:15PM 1.27 | 1:28AM 1.38 | 2:12PM 1.26 | 2:24AM 1.31 | 3:07PM 1.26 | 3:20AM 1.27 | 4:01PM 1.30 | 4:16AM 1.24 | 4:53PM 1.35 | 5:09AM 1.24 | 5:40PM 1.42 | 5:57AM 1.25 | 6:22PM 1.48 | 6:40AM 1.27 | 6:59PM 1.53 | 7:19AM 1.27 | 7:35PM 1.55 | 7:57AM 1.26 | 8:09PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:57PM 0.06 | 5:52AM 0.01 | 5:52PM 0.18 | 6:53AM 0.11 | 6:57PM 0.29 | 7:59AM 0.17 | 8:09PM 0.34 | 9:01AM 0.18 | 9:16PM 0.33 | 9:53AM 0.18 | 10:13PM 0.29 | 10:37AM 0.16 | 11:01PM 0.24 | 11:17AM 0.15 | 11:46PM 0.18 | 11:55AM 0.14 | 12:29AM 0.13 | 12:33PM 0.14 | 1:12AM 0.09 | 1:12PM 0.15 | 1:54AM 0.07 | 1:51PM 0.17 | 2:35AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the 1st Parking Lot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 1st Parking Lot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 1st Parking Lot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 1st Parking Lot 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 (1st Parking Lot) 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 1st Parking Lot 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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