When should you surf Blacksmiths today?
The strongest signal points around 6h with a 60/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Blacksmiths surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Blacksmiths (Newcastle NSW).
Best score today
606h
Now
2001:00
Waves
1.2 m
8 s
Wind
12 km/h
Onshore · E
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.9 m
Light
06:11 → 19:07
Best windows today
6h60/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 5 km/h
7h50/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 8 km/h
8h20/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 13 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · E | high tide |
| 01:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 7 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · E | low tide |
| 07:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | low tide |
| 21:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Blacksmiths today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Blacksmiths suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Blacksmiths.