Blackhead Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(The Wairarapa, New Zealand)
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Photo by: KoozaBlackhead Surf Guide
Blackhead in the Waiararpa is an exposed point break that only works when conditions are just right with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around low tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Blackhead Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Point |  3 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| inconsistent | 65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Blackhead:
The best conditions reported for surf at Blackhead occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
What's the best time of year to surf Blackhead (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Blackhead Location Map
Interactive Blackhead surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Blackhead is Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand, 89 km (55 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Blackhead is Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand, 114 km (71 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
Live Wind Speed (mph)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 16:24 Local Time
| Thursday 27 | Fri | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (ft) | ||||
| Period (s) | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- off |
off | off | off |
Tides at Blackhead
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Blackhead
Surf stats for Blackhead, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Blackhead
Wind stats for Blackhead, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Beach
Wave Buoys Nearest To Blackhead:
- Closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy137 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy181 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon190 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy199 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy328 mi
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