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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 10 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuckerman's this week:
The surf forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuckerman's in the next 12 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 12 days.
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 129 | 149 | 120 | 88 | 52 | 23 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 56 | 33 | 31 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:47AM 0.86 | 8:02PM 1.05 | 8:22AM 0.86 | 8:35PM 1.04 | 8:56AM 0.85 | 9:08PM 1.02 | 9:32AM 0.84 | 9:43PM 0.99 | 10:11AM 0.82 | 10:22PM 0.96 | 10:53AM 0.80 | 11:06PM 0.94 | 11:40AM 0.80 | 11:55PM 0.92 | 12:30PM 0.80 | 12:47AM 0.91 | 1:22PM 0.84 | 1:41AM 0.91 | 2:16PM 0.89 | 2:38AM 0.91 | 3:13PM 0.97 | 3:38AM 0.92 | 4:13PM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30AM 0.06 | 1:14PM 0.05 | 2:09AM 0.04 | 1:51PM 0.04 | 2:48AM 0.03 | 2:29PM 0.05 | 3:26AM 0.04 | 3:07PM 0.06 | 4:03AM 0.06 | 3:45PM 0.09 | 4:39AM 0.09 | 4:24PM 0.11 | 5:17AM 0.12 | 5:06PM 0.14 | 6:00AM 0.14 | 5:55PM 0.16 | 6:50AM 0.15 | 6:55PM 0.18 | 7:50AM 0.13 | 8:11PM 0.18 | 8:54AM 0.10 | 9:36PM 0.14 | 9:50AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 2 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tuckerman's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuckerman's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuckerman's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuckerman's 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 (Tuckerman's) 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 Tuckerman's 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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