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Whale Watch Reef Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Whale Watch Reef surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whale Watch Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Watch Reef in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 14 | 0 | 37 | 30 | 44 | 192 | 330 | 509 | 423 | 537 | 485 | 455 | 212 | 188 | 50 | 104 | 87 | 99 | 123 | 71 | 88 | 622 | 61 | 40 | 40 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 45 | 30 | 52 | 15 | 9 | 43 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross | glass | on | cross | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:14PM 2.22 | 8:43AM 2.09 | 9:12PM 2.22 | 9:44AM 2.06 | 10:09PM 2.20 | 10:42AM 2.02 | 11:04PM 2.13 | 11:36AM 1.99 | 11:59PM 2.06 | 12:28PM 1.95 | 12:54AM 1.98 | 1:18PM 1.90 | 1:47AM 1.92 | 2:10PM 1.86 | 2:38AM 1.88 | 3:01PM 1.83 | 3:27AM 1.86 | 3:50PM 1.81 | 4:14AM 1.84 | 4:38PM 1.81 | 5:00AM 1.83 | 5:24PM 1.83 | 5:43AM 1.82 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:29AM 0.35 | 2:52PM 0.35 | 3:30AM 0.41 | 3:50PM 0.40 | 4:30AM 0.45 | 4:48PM 0.45 | 5:29AM 0.49 | 5:46PM 0.48 | 6:25AM 0.51 | 6:40PM 0.51 | 7:17AM 0.53 | 7:31PM 0.53 | 8:07AM 0.55 | 8:22PM 0.55 | 8:54AM 0.56 | 9:15PM 0.56 | 9:41AM 0.57 | 10:07PM 0.58 | 10:28AM 0.59 | 10:57PM 0.60 | 11:14AM 0.60 | 11:42PM 0.62 | 11:57AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Tue 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 |
| Sunset | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whale Watch Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whale Watch Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whale Watch Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whale Watch Reef 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 (Whale Watch Reef) 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 Whale Watch Reef 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.
Whale Watch Reef is 101 km (63 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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