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Blackhead Surf Forecast
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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 09 Mar 2025 NZDT
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 Sunday (Mar 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 9th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days.
Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 249 | 167 | 162 | 225 | 186 | 85 | 41 | 56 | 72 | 1109 | 2628 | 2282 | 919 | 612 | 811 | 492 | 361 | 205 | 150 | 100 | 99 | 32 | 36 | 71 | 93 | 69 | 315 | 758 | 739 | 456 | 702 | 860 | 2412 | 2433 | 2029 | 1472 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:28PM 1.39 | 2:56AM 1.47 | 3:23PM 1.35 | 3:51AM 1.44 | 4:16PM 1.32 | 4:43AM 1.42 | 5:07PM 1.31 | 5:32AM 1.40 | 5:56PM 1.30 | 6:20AM 1.39 | 6:43PM 1.31 | 7:05AM 1.38 | 7:28PM 1.32 | 7:50AM 1.37 | 8:13PM 1.33 | 8:35AM 1.36 | 8:57PM 1.34 | 9:19AM 1.34 | 9:41PM 1.34 | 10:02AM 1.31 | 10:24PM 1.34 | 10:46AM 1.29 | 11:07PM 1.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:39PM 0.17 | 9:16AM 0.19 | 9:33PM 0.20 | 10:10AM 0.22 | 10:25PM 0.22 | 11:02AM 0.23 | 11:16PM 0.22 | 11:52AM 0.23 | 12:06AM 0.23 | 12:39PM 0.23 | 12:53AM 0.22 | 1:24PM 0.22 | 1:41AM 0.22 | 2:08PM 0.22 | 2:27AM 0.23 | 2:52PM 0.23 | 3:13AM 0.24 | 3:35PM 0.25 | 3:58AM 0.26 | 4:17PM 0.27 | 4:43AM 0.28 | 4:59PM 0.30 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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