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Wharariki Beach surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 NZST
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Wharariki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wharariki Beach sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 14.8 °C)
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Wharariki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wharariki Beach sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 14.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wharariki Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.2
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
2.3
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)15151414131312121414141413812161413131416161515141414141614181813151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2272187391947635626318715118120055313217666788712429196945634494903062982121531501041041811075957116272209209
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
30
WSW
5
SSW
15
SE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
SE
5
NNE
15
W
25
W
40
W
35
W
45
WSW
50
WSW
10
S
20
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
5
ESE
20
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
NNW
30
W
35
W
45
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
W
35
W
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:55AM
3.02
12:16AM
3.05
12:34PM
2.91
12:58AM
2.95
1:20PM
2.79
1:48AM
2.83
2:14PM
2.66
2:47AM
2.74
3:22PM
2.56
3:58AM
2.70
4:39PM
2.56
5:12AM
2.77
5:54PM
2.67
6:20AM
2.91
6:58PM
2.86
7:20AM
3.09
7:53PM
3.08
8:13AM
3.26
8:43PM
3.27
9:01AM
3.38
9:29PM
3.40
9:48AM
3.42
10:14PM
3.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:07PM
0.37
6:31AM
0.47
6:48PM
0.48
7:15AM
0.58
7:35PM
0.60
8:08AM
0.69
8:31PM
0.72
9:13AM
0.76
9:39PM
0.79
10:26AM
0.74
10:53PM
0.77
11:39AM
0.62
12:04AM
0.64
12:44PM
0.43
1:06AM
0.46
1:40PM
0.22
2:02AM
0.27
2:30PM
0.05
2:52AM
0.12
3:17PM
-0.06
3:40AM
0.02
4:02PM
-0.09
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141413131313121414151514141211131313121313111213121414141413131413141515
Feels °C (?)7710111211111212876514957109756810138751011101071010

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

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Information about the Wharariki Beach Surf forecast

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

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