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Farewell Spit surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 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 Tuesday (Dec 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 25th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 160 | 83 | 122 | 949 | 257 | 134 | 132 | 131 | 142 | 146 | 1211 | 946 | 599 | 281 | 231 | 290 | 130 | 82 | 81 | 69 | 65 | 154 | 84 | 211 | 184 | 104 | 102 | 276 | 239 | 224 | 177 | 40 | 50 | 243 | 85 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:23AM 2.52 | 4:44PM 2.61 | 5:19AM 2.46 | 5:39PM 2.53 | 6:19AM 2.45 | 6:38PM 2.49 | 7:17AM 2.49 | 7:36PM 2.52 | 8:12AM 2.59 | 8:30PM 2.60 | 9:02AM 2.71 | 9:20PM 2.70 | 9:48AM 2.84 | 10:05PM 2.82 | 10:31AM 2.98 | 10:48PM 2.93 | 11:12AM 3.10 | 11:30PM 3.02 | 11:53AM 3.20 | 12:12AM 3.07 | 12:34PM 3.26 | 12:54AM 3.09 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:14PM 0.73 | 10:31AM 0.86 | 11:07PM 0.81 | 11:27AM 0.95 | 12:02AM 0.86 | 12:28PM 0.99 | 12:59AM 0.85 | 1:28PM 0.96 | 1:54AM 0.80 | 2:23PM 0.88 | 2:45AM 0.72 | 3:13PM 0.77 | 3:33AM 0.61 | 4:00PM 0.64 | 4:17AM 0.49 | 4:43PM 0.50 | 4:59AM 0.38 | 5:25PM 0.39 | 5:40AM 0.29 | 6:07PM 0.29 | 6:21AM 0.23 | 6:49PM 0.23 | 7:03AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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