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Punakaiki Surf Forecast
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Punakaiki surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 11 Feb 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punakaiki this week:
The surf forecast for Punakaiki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punakaiki in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 18) 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punakaiki over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 361 | 201 | 125 | 229 | 189 | 158 | 104 | 74 | 45 | 52 | 54 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 68 | 136 | 171 | 190 | 141 | 327 | 1412 | 1079 | 573 | 2135 | 1168 | 516 | 603 | 644 | 456 | 361 | 247 | 246 | 329 | 298 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | on | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:59AM 2.65 | 11:25PM 2.60 | 11:41AM 2.74 | 12:04AM 2.66 | 12:19PM 2.80 | 12:40AM 2.69 | 12:55PM 2.81 | 1:15AM 2.69 | 1:29PM 2.77 | 1:48AM 2.64 | 2:02PM 2.69 | 2:21AM 2.57 | 2:36PM 2.58 | 2:55AM 2.47 | 3:11PM 2.44 | 3:32AM 2.34 | 3:50PM 2.29 | 4:13AM 2.22 | 4:37PM 2.15 | 5:05AM 2.10 | 5:38PM 2.05 | 6:14AM 2.03 | 6:56PM 2.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 0.30 | 5:30AM 0.33 | 5:56PM 0.21 | 6:10AM 0.26 | 6:33PM 0.16 | 6:46AM 0.22 | 7:09PM 0.16 | 7:21AM 0.23 | 7:43PM 0.20 | 7:55AM 0.29 | 8:16PM 0.29 | 8:29AM 0.38 | 8:50PM 0.41 | 9:05AM 0.51 | 9:25PM 0.55 | 9:43AM 0.65 | 10:04PM 0.71 | 10:27AM 0.79 | 10:53PM 0.85 | 11:23AM 0.91 | 11:56PM 0.95 | 12:35PM 0.95 | 1:13AM 0.96 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 45 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Punakaiki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punakaiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punakaiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punakaiki 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 (Punakaiki) 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 Punakaiki 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.
Punakaiki is 186 km (116 miles) from the city of Nelson. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nelson. Nelson has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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