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Ward Beach Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Ward Beach surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 23 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 29th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 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 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 99 | 73 | 71 | 52 | 52 | 37 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 112 | 490 | 851 | 341 | 203 | 114 | 170 | 415 | 528 | 456 | 374 | 276 | 299 | 935 | 644 | 257 | 246 | 198 | 218 | 126 | 96 | 68 | 280 | 569 | 934 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 1.33 | 1:01AM 1.23 | 1:17PM 1.28 | 1:47AM 1.23 | 2:03PM 1.23 | 2:33AM 1.23 | 2:50PM 1.20 | 3:19AM 1.25 | 3:38PM 1.19 | 4:06AM 1.27 | 4:26PM 1.18 | 4:54AM 1.30 | 5:15PM 1.18 | 5:42AM 1.33 | 6:05PM 1.20 | 6:31AM 1.37 | 6:53PM 1.21 | 7:19AM 1.40 | 7:42PM 1.23 | 8:08AM 1.43 | 8:31PM 1.25 | 8:56AM 1.46 | 9:20PM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM 0.20 | 7:06AM 0.26 | 7:34PM 0.23 | 7:54AM 0.30 | 8:19PM 0.27 | 8:45AM 0.33 | 9:05PM 0.29 | 9:38AM 0.34 | 9:53PM 0.30 | 10:31AM 0.33 | 10:42PM 0.30 | 11:24AM 0.31 | 11:32PM 0.29 | 12:15PM 0.28 | 12:22AM 0.26 | 1:04PM 0.24 | 1:10AM 0.22 | 1:52PM 0.20 | 1:57AM 0.17 | 2:39PM 0.15 | 2:45AM 0.13 | 3:25PM 0.11 | 3:32AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, near gales from the NNW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ward Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward 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 (Ward 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 Ward 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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