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Farewell Spit surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 30 Mar 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farewell Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days.
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thu 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 151 | 235 | 16 | 73 | 77 | 184 | 229 | 250 | 232 | 246 | 279 | 347 | 482 | 919 | 1137 | 1877 | 2129 | 2033 | 1155 | 313 | 792 | 168 | 273 | 412 | 179 | 479 | 1177 | 345 | 248 | 1323 | 1885 | 1995 | 2307 | 2662 | 1576 | 1358 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:10PM 3.48 | 11:27AM 3.64 | 11:52PM 3.58 | 12:10PM 3.65 | 12:35AM 3.58 | 12:54PM 3.55 | 1:19AM 3.48 | 1:40PM 3.35 | 2:05AM 3.29 | 2:29PM 3.09 | 2:57AM 3.05 | 3:25PM 2.80 | 3:57AM 2.80 | 4:33PM 2.56 | 5:12AM 2.62 | 5:56PM 2.43 | 6:36AM 2.57 | 7:19PM 2.45 | 7:50AM 2.63 | 8:24PM 2.57 | 8:45AM 2.76 | 9:12PM 2.72 | 9:29AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:18AM -0.14 | 5:42PM -0.28 | 6:02AM -0.20 | 6:25PM -0.27 | 6:46AM -0.15 | 7:08PM -0.14 | 7:32AM 0.00 | 7:54PM 0.08 | 8:21AM 0.23 | 8:43PM 0.35 | 9:16AM 0.50 | 9:40PM 0.62 | 10:21AM 0.74 | 10:49PM 0.84 | 11:40AM 0.89 | 12:10AM 0.94 | 1:01PM 0.89 | 1:28AM 0.90 | 2:09PM 0.78 | 2:29AM 0.77 | 3:01PM 0.63 | 3:17AM 0.63 | 3:42PM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thu 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 43 | 9 | 49 | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 176mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, near gales from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Farewell Spit Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Farewell Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Farewell Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farewell Spit 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 (Farewell Spit) 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 Farewell Spit 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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