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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vetchs Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vetchs Reef in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 153 | 119 | 88 | 64 | 44 | 73 | 63 | 45 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 335 | 242 | 121 | 69 | 119 | 361 | 245 | 82 | 53 | 54 | 35 | 62 | 48 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 45 | 46 | 43 | 60 | 56 | 92 | 139 | 139 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:57PM 1.52 | 2:09AM 1.68 | 2:23PM 1.64 | 2:34AM 1.81 | 2:49PM 1.75 | 3:00AM 1.90 | 3:14PM 1.82 | 3:25AM 1.97 | 3:39PM 1.87 | 3:51AM 2.00 | 4:04PM 1.89 | 4:17AM 1.99 | 4:31PM 1.88 | 4:44AM 1.94 | 4:59PM 1.83 | 5:12AM 1.86 | 5:30PM 1.76 | 5:42AM 1.75 | 6:05PM 1.66 | 6:18AM 1.62 | 6:50PM 1.55 | 7:07AM 1.46 | 8:00PM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:57PM 0.61 | 8:22AM 0.52 | 8:24PM 0.48 | 8:46AM 0.41 | 8:50PM 0.38 | 9:11AM 0.32 | 9:15PM 0.30 | 9:36AM 0.27 | 9:41PM 0.26 | 10:01AM 0.24 | 10:07PM 0.25 | 10:27AM 0.25 | 10:34PM 0.28 | 10:54AM 0.29 | 11:02PM 0.35 | 11:22AM 0.36 | 11:34PM 0.44 | 11:55AM 0.46 | 12:11AM 0.57 | 12:33PM 0.57 | 12:59AM 0.71 | 1:28PM 0.70 | 2:21AM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vetchs Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vetchs Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vetchs Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vetchs Reef 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 (Vetchs Reef) 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 Vetchs Reef 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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