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Waipapa Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Waipapa Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Jan 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipapa Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapa Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 22 | 75 | 206 | 199 | 111 | 84 | 44 | 61 | 44 | 70 | 91 | 246 | 269 | 187 | 118 | 41 | 19 | 43 | 19 | 82 | 63 | 31 | 53 | 251 | 105 | 47 | 78 | 53 | 41 | 22 | 452 | 645 | 417 | 563 | 797 | 343 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:55PM 1.30 | 1:24AM 1.35 | 1:42PM 1.29 | 2:10AM 1.38 | 2:29PM 1.29 | 2:56AM 1.42 | 3:15PM 1.31 | 3:42AM 1.46 | 4:00PM 1.34 | 4:27AM 1.51 | 4:46PM 1.37 | 5:14AM 1.56 | 5:33PM 1.40 | 6:01AM 1.60 | 6:21PM 1.43 | 6:50AM 1.63 | 7:11PM 1.46 | 7:40AM 1.64 | 8:03PM 1.49 | 8:32AM 1.63 | 8:58PM 1.52 | 9:25AM 1.61 | 9:54PM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:04PM 0.33 | 7:34AM 0.37 | 7:48PM 0.34 | 8:22AM 0.37 | 8:33PM 0.32 | 9:10AM 0.35 | 9:18PM 0.30 | 9:57AM 0.31 | 10:04PM 0.25 | 10:44AM 0.27 | 10:52PM 0.20 | 11:32AM 0.22 | 11:40PM 0.15 | 12:21PM 0.17 | 12:30AM 0.10 | 1:11PM 0.13 | 1:22AM 0.07 | 2:01PM 0.09 | 2:16AM 0.05 | 2:53PM 0.07 | 3:12AM 0.05 | 3:46PM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waipapa Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waipapa Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipapa Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipapa Bay 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 (Waipapa Bay) 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 Waipapa Bay 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.
Waipapa Bay is 79 km (49 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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