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Blackhead surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 NZST
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Blackhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blackhead sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 15.0 °C)
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Blackhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blackhead sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 15.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackhead this week:

The surf forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
NE
1.3
NE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
S
1.9
S
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)161514131212910121010991313131378810101012191716141314151413141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)65364819595478323245063631425017614228043429512569216147284436530915135721711602104577599915681063888931905539
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
W
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
10
W
5
NW
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
N
5
N
20
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
S
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SE
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
1.36
7:07AM
1.31
7:29PM
1.38
7:51AM
1.31
8:12PM
1.40
8:35AM
1.31
8:56PM
1.42
9:19AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.43
10:05AM
1.31
10:29PM
1.44
10:54AM
1.32
11:19PM
1.46
11:46AM
1.33
12:13AM
1.48
12:42PM
1.36
1:09AM
1.49
1:40PM
1.39
2:06AM
1.51
2:38PM
1.44
3:05AM
1.53
3:37PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
0.26
1:04AM
0.26
1:20PM
0.26
1:50AM
0.25
2:03PM
0.26
2:34AM
0.24
2:46PM
0.25
3:19AM
0.24
3:30PM
0.24
4:05AM
0.22
4:16PM
0.22
4:53AM
0.21
5:04PM
0.20
5:43AM
0.18
5:56PM
0.17
6:36AM
0.15
6:52PM
0.14
7:31AM
0.11
7:49PM
0.11
8:27AM
0.07
8:49PM
0.08
9:23AM
0.04
9:50PM
0.06
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------14243------------
Temp. °C171817191412151612151513151513151614161615161515141514151514141413141414
Feels °C (?)131515147510119121111121111121212131313141414111212131313121211101010

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Blackhead Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blackhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blackhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blackhead 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 (Blackhead) 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 Blackhead 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Blackhead, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Hastings which is 77 km (48 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Napier, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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