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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Point this week:
The surf forecast for Jacks Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Point over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 31 | 35 | 11 | 74 | 143 | 59 | 227 | 302 | 375 | 678 | 202 | 234 | 284 | 244 | 174 | 180 | 138 | 132 | 72 | 38 | 43 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 76 | 136 | 195 | 101 | 254 | 293 | 248 | 199 | 116 | 70 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:57PM 1.99 | 4:54AM 2.21 | 5:41PM 1.93 | 5:37AM 2.17 | 6:31PM 1.92 | 6:28AM 2.09 | 7:29PM 1.94 | 7:31AM 2.01 | 8:30PM 2.01 | 8:35AM 1.97 | 9:22PM 2.08 | 9:32AM 1.99 | 10:07PM 2.13 | 10:25AM 2.06 | 10:52PM 2.17 | 11:17AM 2.14 | 11:38PM 2.19 | 12:08PM 2.21 | 12:29AM 2.23 | 12:59PM 2.25 | 1:23AM 2.28 | 1:51PM 2.29 | 2:15AM 2.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:06AM 0.57 | 11:19PM 0.68 | 11:52AM 0.67 | 12:00AM 0.77 | 12:38PM 0.78 | 12:42AM 0.88 | 1:25PM 0.87 | 1:30AM 0.99 | 2:12PM 0.92 | 2:25AM 1.05 | 2:59PM 0.90 | 3:30AM 1.02 | 3:47PM 0.83 | 4:27AM 0.91 | 4:36PM 0.72 | 5:14AM 0.75 | 5:24PM 0.60 | 5:56AM 0.58 | 6:14PM 0.48 | 6:39AM 0.45 | 7:03PM 0.39 | 7:27AM 0.37 | 7:56PM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Jacks Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jacks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacks Point 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 (Jacks Point) 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 Jacks Point 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.
Jacks Point is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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