Nettley Bay Reefs surfForecast / TAS – West Coast / Australia

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Nettley Bay Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nettley Bay Reefs sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nettley Bay Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nettley Bay Reefs in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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Rating
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3
0
2
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7
SW
6
SW
5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2
SSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)15141312111111109101312121114141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2076113957938351733788263595556766092828592683267647429842844177327002293123621783
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
W
30
W
20
SW
20
W
20
W
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WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
30
S
30
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
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on
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on
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off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02AM
0.12
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--5:57--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46
rain showers
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light rain
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
4--2---111--21-3-----
Temp. °C111212141514141516131314151413121212121212
Feels °C (?)033787101011889954432466
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Information about the Nettley Bay Reefs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nettley Bay Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nettley Bay Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nettley Bay Reefs 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 (Nettley Bay Reefs) 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 Nettley Bay Reefs 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.

Are you planning a holiday in West Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Nettley Bay Reefs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Stanley which is 59 km (37 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Latta which is 64 km (40 miles) away

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