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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 09 May 2025 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smugglers cove this week:
The surf forecast for Smugglers cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smugglers cove in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers cove over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 54 | 65 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 3 | 156 | 131 | 182 | 172 | 201 | 227 | 181 | 152 | 8 | 206 | 203 | 196 | 186 | 191 | 22 | 37 | 61 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:48PM 0.22 | 5:07AM 0.11 | 8:25PM 0.23 | 5:13AM 0.09 | 9:03PM 0.25 | 9:43PM 0.26 | 10:23PM 0.27 | 11:04PM 0.27 | 11:45PM 0.28 | 12:25AM 0.29 | 1:06AM 0.29 | 1:49AM 0.28 | 12:21PM 0.06 | 2:32AM 0.27 | 3:18PM 0.09 | 3:09AM 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:19PM -0.00 | 2:50AM 0.10 | 12:36PM -0.02 | 4:00AM 0.09 | 12:59PM -0.04 | 1:24PM -0.06 | 1:48PM -0.07 | 2:11PM -0.08 | 2:32PM -0.08 | 3:00PM -0.07 | 3:34PM -0.05 | 4:19PM -0.01 | 10:30AM 0.05 | 5:26PM 0.03 | 10:39AM 0.06 | 7:44PM 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Smugglers cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Smugglers cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Smugglers cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smugglers cove 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 (Smugglers cove) 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 Smugglers cove 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.
Smugglers cove is 10 km (6 miles) from Road Town. If you plan a holiday in Tortola - BVI, look for hotels and other accommodation in Road Town. Road Town has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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