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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 11 am Saturday 19 Apr 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Apr 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapa Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 913 | 440 | 377 | 340 | 274 | 177 | 198 | 326 | 197 | 153 | 121 | 62 | 575 | 1051 | 1210 | 516 | 380 | 593 | 268 | 239 | 139 | 39 | 37 | 48 | 76 | 72 | 83 | 98 | 92 | 166 | 519 | 262 | 871 | 592 | 442 | 364 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:25AM 1.27 | 9:46PM 1.41 | 10:09AM 1.27 | 10:31PM 1.41 | 10:54AM 1.28 | 11:17PM 1.44 | 11:41AM 1.31 | 12:06AM 1.47 | 12:30PM 1.35 | 12:56AM 1.51 | 1:22PM 1.42 | 1:48AM 1.55 | 2:15PM 1.50 | 2:42AM 1.59 | 3:10PM 1.58 | 3:37AM 1.61 | 4:07PM 1.66 | 4:34AM 1.63 | 5:04PM 1.73 | 5:31AM 1.63 | 6:01PM 1.77 | 6:30AM 1.61 | 7:00PM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:30PM 0.35 | 4:08AM 0.34 | 4:13PM 0.34 | 4:52AM 0.32 | 4:58PM 0.30 | 5:37AM 0.28 | 5:45PM 0.26 | 6:24AM 0.23 | 6:35PM 0.20 | 7:13AM 0.17 | 7:29PM 0.14 | 8:04AM 0.11 | 8:25PM 0.08 | 8:57AM 0.05 | 9:23PM 0.03 | 9:51AM 0.01 | 10:23PM -0.00 | 10:47AM -0.02 | 11:24PM -0.02 | 11:44AM -0.03 | 12:24AM -0.02 | 12:42PM -0.02 | 1:25AM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 33 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 3 | - | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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