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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Generals this week:
The surf forecast for Generals over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Generals in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Generals over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 122 | 119 | 107 | 53 | 72 | 16 | 22 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 51 | 61 | 38 | 143 | 216 | 205 | 329 | 340 | 350 | 371 | 237 | 237 | 253 | 169 | 167 | 165 | 107 | 102 | 58 | 106 | 151 | 298 | 277 | 333 | 413 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:55PM 0.40 | 12:28AM 0.50 | 1:39PM 0.50 | 1:15AM 0.44 | 2:21PM 0.59 | 1:59AM 0.38 | 3:03PM 0.66 | 2:42AM 0.31 | 3:45PM 0.71 | 3:24AM 0.25 | 4:28PM 0.73 | 4:06AM 0.20 | 5:12PM 0.73 | 4:51AM 0.16 | 5:58PM 0.70 | 5:42AM 0.14 | 6:47PM 0.67 | 6:48AM 0.13 | 7:39PM 0.62 | 8:18AM 0.14 | 8:33PM 0.58 | 9:57AM 0.18 | 9:28PM 0.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM 0.11 | 7:08AM -0.07 | 7:39PM 0.09 | 7:37AM -0.09 | 8:43PM 0.07 | 8:06AM -0.09 | 9:44PM 0.05 | 8:36AM -0.10 | 10:43PM 0.05 | 9:06AM -0.09 | 11:42PM 0.05 | 9:37AM -0.07 | 12:44AM 0.05 | 10:11AM -0.05 | 1:47AM 0.06 | 10:47AM -0.01 | 2:52AM 0.06 | 11:30AM 0.03 | 3:50AM 0.06 | 12:27PM 0.09 | 4:37AM 0.05 | 1:49PM 0.13 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Generals Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Generals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Generals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Generals 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 (Generals) 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 Generals 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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