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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 Tuesday (Apr 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shacks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 16th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shacks over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Sat 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | - |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 238 | 415 | 681 | 443 | 438 | 409 | 371 | 446 | 435 | 284 | 284 | 284 | 213 | 204 | 254 | 540 | 522 | 633 | 612 | 604 | 550 | 522 | 516 | 443 | 398 | 318 | 370 | 214 | 425 | 218 | 205 | 273 | 264 | 436 | 559 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:10AM 1.76 | 8:05PM 1.67 | 6:25AM 1.72 | 8:34PM 1.72 | 7:28AM 1.72 | 8:58PM 1.78 | 8:22AM 1.72 | 9:19PM 1.84 | 9:10AM 1.71 | 9:39PM 1.90 | 9:56AM 1.70 | 10:00PM 1.97 | 10:42AM 1.68 | 10:22PM 2.02 | 11:29AM 1.65 | 10:45PM 2.05 | 12:16PM 1.61 | 11:11PM 2.07 | 1:08PM 1.56 | 11:39PM 2.08 | 2:05PM 1.50 | 12:10AM 2.06 | 3:14PM 1.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:52PM 1.38 | 12:46PM 0.47 | 1:08AM 1.28 | 1:35PM 0.51 | 2:02AM 1.15 | 2:14PM 0.55 | 2:45AM 1.01 | 2:47PM 0.61 | 3:23AM 0.86 | 3:17PM 0.69 | 3:58AM 0.71 | 3:45PM 0.78 | 4:33AM 0.57 | 4:13PM 0.88 | 5:09AM 0.46 | 4:40PM 0.99 | 5:46AM 0.38 | 5:07PM 1.10 | 6:25AM 0.33 | 5:33PM 1.20 | 7:07AM 0.32 | 6:00PM 1.29 | 7:55AM 0.32 | 6:29PM 1.36 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Sat 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat 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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