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Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast
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Wharariki Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 31 Jan 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wharariki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Feb) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 5th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.
Fri 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wed 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 436 | 276 | 255 | 193 | 146 | 103 | 98 | 71 | 261 | 229 | 166 | 110 | 94 | 464 | 428 | 333 | 171 | 8 | 48 | 71 | 106 | 251 | 298 | 261 | 176 | 144 | 463 | 498 | 459 | 402 | 2054 | 261 | 480 | 168 | 206 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:38AM 3.30 | 12:57PM 3.51 | 1:20AM 3.31 | 1:39PM 3.48 | 2:03AM 3.25 | 2:22PM 3.36 | 2:49AM 3.14 | 3:10PM 3.18 | 3:40AM 2.98 | 4:03PM 2.96 | 4:38AM 2.81 | 5:06PM 2.74 | 5:47AM 2.68 | 6:21PM 2.60 | 7:07AM 2.64 | 7:43PM 2.58 | 8:23AM 2.72 | 8:54PM 2.67 | 9:25AM 2.87 | 9:51PM 2.81 | 10:16AM 3.03 | 10:38PM 2.95 | 10:59AM 3.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:46AM -0.01 | 7:14PM -0.06 | 7:28AM 0.01 | 7:56PM -0.03 | 8:12AM 0.10 | 8:41PM 0.09 | 8:59AM 0.26 | 9:29PM 0.27 | 9:52AM 0.46 | 10:24PM 0.48 | 10:54AM 0.66 | 11:28PM 0.67 | 12:07PM 0.81 | 12:43AM 0.77 | 1:28PM 0.83 | 2:00AM 0.76 | 2:41PM 0.74 | 3:06AM 0.65 | 3:41PM 0.59 | 4:00AM 0.50 | 4:30PM 0.43 | 4:45AM 0.35 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wed 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 |
| Sunset | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the W by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the W by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Wharariki Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wharariki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wharariki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wharariki Beach 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 (Wharariki Beach) 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 Wharariki Beach 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.
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