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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 25 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 12 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days.
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 71 | 200 | 98 | 41 | 33 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 123 | 168 | 68 | 34 | 81 | 31 | 125 | 40 | 38 | 55 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 362 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:34PM 1.89 | 4:00AM 2.00 | 4:28PM 1.99 | 4:53AM 2.07 | 5:20PM 2.07 | 5:43AM 2.11 | 6:11PM 2.13 | 6:32AM 2.11 | 7:03PM 2.16 | 7:22AM 2.08 | 7:55PM 2.15 | 8:16AM 2.02 | 8:49PM 2.11 | 9:14AM 1.95 | 9:44PM 2.05 | 10:12AM 1.89 | 10:43PM 1.99 | 11:09AM 1.84 | 11:42PM 1.95 | 12:08PM 1.81 | 12:43AM 1.91 | 1:16PM 1.79 | 1:43AM 1.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:44PM 0.50 | 10:19AM 0.42 | 10:38PM 0.42 | 11:10AM 0.33 | 11:29PM 0.37 | 12:00PM 0.27 | 12:21AM 0.35 | 12:49PM 0.26 | 1:15AM 0.37 | 1:39PM 0.30 | 2:12AM 0.43 | 2:31PM 0.38 | 3:10AM 0.50 | 3:26PM 0.48 | 4:07AM 0.58 | 4:25PM 0.57 | 5:05AM 0.65 | 5:24PM 0.65 | 6:05AM 0.70 | 6:24PM 0.71 | 7:07AM 0.72 | 7:25PM 0.74 | 8:06AM 0.70 | |||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 |
| Sunset | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 16 | 11 | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliffs 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 (Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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.
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