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Birdie Beach surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birdie Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Birdie Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birdie Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 18) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birdie Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 181 | 131 | 164 | 463 | 368 | 353 | 260 | 193 | 210 | 149 | 182 | 233 | 124 | 107 | 62 | 36 | 41 | 35 | 64 | 20 | 46 | 150 | 72 | 106 | 151 | 182 | 1216 | 412 | 893 | 613 | 472 | 495 | 628 | 685 | 441 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:41AM 1.04 | 10:34PM 1.60 | 11:37AM 0.98 | 11:24PM 1.50 | 12:38PM 0.94 | 12:18AM 1.39 | 1:44PM 0.94 | 1:17AM 1.30 | 2:50PM 0.97 | 2:18AM 1.23 | 3:47PM 1.04 | 3:17AM 1.19 | 4:32PM 1.13 | 4:11AM 1.16 | 5:11PM 1.23 | 5:01AM 1.14 | 5:46PM 1.32 | 5:47AM 1.13 | 6:19PM 1.41 | 6:31AM 1.12 | 6:52PM 1.49 | 7:13AM 1.11 | 7:27PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:59PM 0.40 | 5:36AM 0.16 | 4:46PM 0.48 | 6:32AM 0.24 | 5:41PM 0.55 | 7:30AM 0.30 | 6:46PM 0.61 | 8:26AM 0.33 | 8:01PM 0.63 | 9:17AM 0.34 | 9:15PM 0.62 | 10:01AM 0.33 | 10:20PM 0.57 | 10:39AM 0.31 | 11:14PM 0.50 | 11:14AM 0.30 | 12:01AM 0.42 | 11:48AM 0.29 | 12:44AM 0.34 | 12:21PM 0.29 | 1:25AM 0.27 | 12:56PM 0.30 | 2:05AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - |
Rain (mm) | 16 | 8 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Birdie Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Birdie Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Birdie Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Birdie Beach 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 (Birdie Beach) 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 Birdie Beach 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.
Birdie Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.