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Oaro Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Oaro surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 14 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oaro this week:
The surf forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oaro in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 14th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 20th Dec) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 20th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days.
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wed 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 53 | 45 | 40 | 15 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 125 | 398 | 378 | 254 | 222 | 370 | 566 | 746 | 626 | 777 | 1110 | 1204 | 890 | 785 | 637 | 340 | 190 | 188 | 115 | 165 | 82 | 106 | 77 | 57 | 57 | 64 | 35 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:05AM 1.70 | 4:29PM 1.58 | 5:01AM 1.74 | 5:25PM 1.57 | 5:55AM 1.76 | 6:20PM 1.56 | 6:50AM 1.75 | 7:14PM 1.54 | 7:43AM 1.72 | 8:07PM 1.51 | 8:35AM 1.67 | 9:00PM 1.47 | 9:27AM 1.61 | 9:52PM 1.43 | 10:17AM 1.55 | 10:44PM 1.39 | 11:07AM 1.48 | 11:35PM 1.36 | 11:55AM 1.43 | 12:24AM 1.34 | 12:43PM 1.38 | 1:13AM 1.35 | 1:30PM 1.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24AM 0.09 | 10:40PM 0.05 | 11:22AM 0.09 | 11:36PM 0.05 | 12:19PM 0.09 | 12:31AM 0.06 | 1:14PM 0.10 | 1:25AM 0.09 | 2:08PM 0.12 | 2:19AM 0.12 | 3:00PM 0.15 | 3:11AM 0.16 | 3:51PM 0.18 | 4:02AM 0.20 | 4:40PM 0.22 | 4:52AM 0.25 | 5:27PM 0.25 | 5:41AM 0.30 | 6:13PM 0.28 | 6:30AM 0.33 | 6:58PM 0.30 | 7:18AM 0.36 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wed 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 | 14 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Oaro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Oaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oaro 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 (Oaro) 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 Oaro 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.
Oaro is 116 km (72 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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