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Blackhead Surf Forecast
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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackhead this week:
The surf forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 793 | 883 | 1077 | 932 | 1216 | 1325 | 1299 | 1645 | 884 | 2082 | 947 | 944 | 710 | 346 | 251 | 270 | 493 | 360 | 195 | 246 | 220 | 1097 | 1216 | 1420 | 1746 | 1509 | 1271 | 431 | 486 | 1625 | 1738 | 1045 | 711 | 401 | 234 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:32AM 1.29 | 8:52PM 1.36 | 9:14AM 1.27 | 9:34PM 1.36 | 9:56AM 1.26 | 10:16PM 1.35 | 10:38AM 1.24 | 11:00PM 1.35 | 11:22AM 1.24 | 11:46PM 1.36 | 12:10PM 1.25 | 12:35AM 1.39 | 1:01PM 1.28 | 1:27AM 1.42 | 1:56PM 1.33 | 2:22AM 1.46 | 2:52PM 1.39 | 3:19AM 1.50 | 3:50PM 1.47 | 4:16AM 1.54 | 4:47PM 1.55 | 5:14AM 1.56 | 5:44PM 1.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:30AM 0.27 | 2:43PM 0.29 | 3:14AM 0.28 | 3:25PM 0.30 | 3:57AM 0.29 | 4:07PM 0.31 | 4:40AM 0.30 | 4:48PM 0.31 | 5:23AM 0.29 | 5:32PM 0.29 | 6:09AM 0.27 | 6:19PM 0.26 | 6:57AM 0.23 | 7:10PM 0.22 | 7:48AM 0.18 | 8:04PM 0.17 | 8:42AM 0.13 | 9:02PM 0.12 | 9:37AM 0.07 | 10:02PM 0.07 | 10:33AM 0.02 | 11:02PM 0.02 | 11:30AM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 14 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Blackhead Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blackhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blackhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blackhead 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 (Blackhead) 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 Blackhead 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.
Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Blackhead, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Hastings which is 77 km (48 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Napier, 94 km (58 miles) away.
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