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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shacks this week:
The surf forecast for Shacks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shacks in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 4th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 4th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shacks over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 421 | 320 | 333 | 280 | 227 | 184 | 128 | 148 | 332 | 225 | 352 | 1055 | 1698 | 1768 | 2162 | 1344 | 791 | 532 | 370 | 305 | 298 | 191 | 274 | 577 | 917 | 673 | 569 | 501 | 380 | 521 | 186 | 203 | 692 | 759 | 716 | 826 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:04AM 2.38 | 2:35PM 1.62 | 12:54AM 2.28 | 3:50PM 1.60 | 1:50AM 2.14 | 5:05PM 1.62 | 2:55AM 1.98 | 6:09PM 1.67 | 4:11AM 1.83 | 6:58PM 1.74 | 5:30AM 1.72 | 7:36PM 1.81 | 6:45AM 1.65 | 8:07PM 1.87 | 7:51AM 1.61 | 8:32PM 1.93 | 8:49AM 1.59 | 8:55PM 1.99 | 9:42AM 1.58 | 9:18PM 2.03 | 10:31AM 1.58 | 9:42PM 2.07 | 11:19AM 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:35AM -0.03 | 6:46PM 1.27 | 8:35AM 0.05 | 7:49PM 1.35 | 9:38AM 0.16 | 9:11PM 1.38 | 10:41AM 0.28 | 10:47PM 1.35 | 11:41AM 0.38 | 12:16AM 1.25 | 12:34PM 0.49 | 1:25AM 1.10 | 1:18PM 0.59 | 2:18AM 0.93 | 1:56PM 0.70 | 3:01AM 0.77 | 2:30PM 0.81 | 3:38AM 0.61 | 3:01PM 0.92 | 4:13AM 0.48 | 3:32PM 1.02 | 4:48AM 0.37 | 4:02PM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 |
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| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shacks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shacks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shacks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shacks 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 (Shacks) 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 Shacks 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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