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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Jan 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihua this week:
The surf forecast for Waihua over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 5th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 6th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihua over the next 12 days.
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 139 | 86 | 102 | 445 | 1380 | 632 | 298 | 2168 | 445 | 1146 | 718 | 572 | 377 | 111 | 48 | 72 | 168 | 255 | 416 | 660 | 317 | 318 | 643 | 655 | 442 | 301 | 248 | 213 | 176 | 140 | 101 | 72 | 80 | 57 | 51 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 1.45 | 9:45AM 1.62 | 10:09PM 1.47 | 10:34AM 1.62 | 11:00PM 1.48 | 11:25AM 1.61 | 11:54PM 1.50 | 12:18PM 1.60 | 12:50AM 1.52 | 1:13PM 1.57 | 1:47AM 1.54 | 2:10PM 1.55 | 2:45AM 1.57 | 3:09PM 1.53 | 3:43AM 1.59 | 4:07PM 1.52 | 4:40AM 1.62 | 5:04PM 1.52 | 5:36AM 1.63 | 6:00PM 1.51 | 6:30AM 1.64 | 6:53PM 1.50 | 7:22AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:32AM 0.13 | 4:10PM 0.13 | 4:22AM 0.12 | 5:00PM 0.11 | 5:14AM 0.12 | 5:50PM 0.09 | 6:08AM 0.12 | 6:42PM 0.08 | 7:04AM 0.13 | 7:35PM 0.08 | 8:01AM 0.14 | 8:29PM 0.09 | 9:00AM 0.15 | 9:25PM 0.10 | 9:59AM 0.16 | 10:21PM 0.11 | 10:58AM 0.16 | 11:17PM 0.11 | 11:55AM 0.16 | 12:12AM 0.12 | 12:51PM 0.15 | 1:06AM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:01 |
| Sunset | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 3 | 9 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waihua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waihua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihua 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 (Waihua) 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 Waihua 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.
Waihua is 53 km (33 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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