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Little Gibber - Dark Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Little Gibber - Dark Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Gibber - Dark Point sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Gibber - Dark Point this week:
The surf forecast for Little Gibber - Dark Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Gibber - Dark Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Gibber - Dark Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1191 | 918 | 814 | 1030 | 834 | 407 | 271 | 288 | 210 | 149 | 219 | 147 | 176 | 144 | 243 | 2831 | 5450 | 2725 | 1465 | 1107 | 846 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:29PM 1.30 | 5:26AM 1.50 | 6:15PM 1.45 | 6:20AM 1.53 | 6:57PM 1.59 | 7:10AM 1.55 | 7:39PM 1.72 | 7:57AM 1.55 | 8:20PM 1.83 | 8:43AM 1.53 | 9:03PM 1.90 | 9:30AM 1.49 | 9:46PM 1.93 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:05AM 0.36 | 11:10PM 0.53 | 11:49AM 0.30 | 12:07AM 0.43 | 12:31PM 0.25 | 1:00AM 0.32 | 1:12PM 0.21 | 1:50AM 0.23 | 1:53PM 0.18 | 2:39AM 0.16 | 2:35PM 0.19 | 3:29AM 0.12 | 3:17PM 0.21 | ||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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Information about the Little Gibber - Dark Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Gibber - Dark Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Gibber - Dark Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Gibber - Dark Point 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 (Little Gibber - Dark Point) 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 Little Gibber - Dark Point 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.











