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Charleston surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Charleston this week:
The surf forecast for Charleston over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Charleston in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Charleston over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 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) (?) | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3281 | 2330 | 4168 | 6579 | 4767 | 3135 | 1830 | 1077 | 923 | 633 | 416 | 379 | 499 | 561 | 545 | 514 | 828 | 730 | 929 | 1439 | 920 | 569 | 402 | 245 | 222 | 248 | 245 | 201 | 188 | 180 | 1207 | 1223 | 1015 | 1282 | 2791 | 3215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross | off | off | glass | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:40PM 2.74 | 11:58AM 2.71 | 12:16AM 2.70 | 12:35PM 2.64 | 12:54AM 2.62 | 1:17PM 2.55 | 1:38AM 2.53 | 2:05PM 2.44 | 2:30AM 2.45 | 3:04PM 2.34 | 3:33AM 2.39 | 4:14PM 2.30 | 4:45AM 2.39 | 5:30PM 2.33 | 5:58AM 2.48 | 6:39PM 2.45 | 7:03AM 2.63 | 7:39PM 2.61 | 8:00AM 2.80 | 8:32PM 2.78 | 8:52AM 2.95 | 9:21PM 2.93 | 9:41AM 3.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:50AM 0.33 | 6:08PM 0.36 | 6:27AM 0.38 | 6:46PM 0.44 | 7:08AM 0.46 | 7:28PM 0.53 | 7:55AM 0.54 | 8:18PM 0.63 | 8:51AM 0.62 | 9:18PM 0.71 | 9:57AM 0.65 | 10:27PM 0.72 | 11:10AM 0.60 | 11:39PM 0.66 | 12:19PM 0.48 | 12:45AM 0.52 | 1:21PM 0.31 | 1:45AM 0.35 | 2:17PM 0.15 | 2:39AM 0.18 | 3:07PM 0.02 | 3:29AM 0.05 | 3:55PM -0.04 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | - | 6 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Charleston Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Charleston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Charleston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Charleston 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 (Charleston) 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 Charleston 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.
Charleston is 167 km (104 miles) from the city of Nelson. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nelson. Nelson has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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