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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary Surf Forecast
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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary surfForecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 24 Feb 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary this week:
The surf forecast for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary in the next 12 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Feb 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 26th Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 26th Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary over the next 12 days.
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Fri 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 170 | 148 | 134 | 134 | 90 | 87 | 151 | 642 | 1511 | 1435 | 771 | 594 | 332 | 779 | 563 | 784 | 396 | 247 | 237 | 216 | 248 | 217 | 196 | 163 | 132 | 154 | 422 | 1347 | 1130 | 805 | 429 | 398 | 380 | 343 | 281 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:27AM 1.67 | 4:40PM 1.64 | 5:25AM 1.74 | 5:39PM 1.70 | 6:19AM 1.84 | 6:35PM 1.78 | 7:10AM 1.97 | 7:28PM 1.89 | 7:58AM 2.08 | 8:19PM 1.99 | 8:46AM 2.18 | 9:09PM 2.08 | 9:32AM 2.24 | 9:58PM 2.14 | 10:19AM 2.26 | 10:48PM 2.17 | 11:08AM 2.22 | 11:39PM 2.15 | 11:58AM 2.15 | 12:31AM 2.09 | 12:51PM 2.04 | 1:27AM 2.02 | 1:47PM 1.93 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:03PM 0.49 | 10:38AM 0.63 | 11:01PM 0.45 | 11:38AM 0.56 | 11:57PM 0.37 | 12:35PM 0.46 | 12:51AM 0.28 | 1:28PM 0.33 | 1:43AM 0.18 | 2:18PM 0.19 | 2:33AM 0.09 | 3:06PM 0.08 | 3:22AM 0.04 | 3:54PM -0.01 | 4:11AM 0.02 | 4:41PM -0.04 | 5:01AM 0.04 | 5:30PM -0.03 | 5:52AM 0.11 | 6:20PM 0.03 | 6:46AM 0.19 | 7:12PM 0.12 | 7:43AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Fri 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary 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 (Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary) 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 Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary 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.
Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary is 94 km (58 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Great Barrier Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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