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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 12 am Friday 29 Nov 2024 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 Tuesday (Dec 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Watch Reef in the next 12 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 03) 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 2.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (Dec 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 3rd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 3rd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 3rd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 22 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 22 | 9 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 52 | 5 | 9 | 42 | 79 | 327 | 675 | 319 | 117 | 25 | 30 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 1.86 | 4:19PM 1.79 | 4:43AM 1.89 | 5:02PM 1.81 | 5:26AM 1.92 | 5:45PM 1.82 | 6:09AM 1.93 | 6:28PM 1.82 | 6:52AM 1.94 | 7:14PM 1.81 | 7:36AM 1.94 | 8:02PM 1.80 | 8:20AM 1.93 | 8:51PM 1.79 | 9:07AM 1.92 | 9:41PM 1.80 | 9:58AM 1.91 | 10:30PM 1.82 | 10:52AM 1.91 | 11:19PM 1.85 | 11:47AM 1.92 | 12:11AM 1.89 | 12:42PM 1.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:20AM 0.74 | 10:22PM 0.69 | 11:02AM 0.73 | 11:06PM 0.68 | 11:42AM 0.71 | 11:51PM 0.67 | 12:24PM 0.69 | 12:36AM 0.65 | 1:08PM 0.66 | 1:20AM 0.61 | 1:55PM 0.62 | 2:05AM 0.58 | 2:43PM 0.57 | 2:52AM 0.53 | 3:31PM 0.53 | 3:42AM 0.49 | 4:20PM 0.49 | 4:33AM 0.46 | 5:11PM 0.46 | 5:26AM 0.44 | 6:05PM 0.44 | 6:21AM 0.44 | 6:59PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tue 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon 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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