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Ward Beach Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Ward Beach surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 569 | 510 | 502 | 831 | 1895 | 3430 | 2095 | 1451 | 1057 | 1788 | 1267 | 771 | 555 | 911 | 2011 | 1294 | 888 | 485 | 387 | 1249 | 1298 | 1242 | 957 | 626 | 872 | 797 | 1224 | 869 | 713 | 553 | 513 | 747 | 565 | 364 | 295 | 2987 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | off | cross | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:51AM 1.27 | 12:15AM 1.43 | 12:44PM 1.28 | 1:10AM 1.43 | 1:41PM 1.30 | 2:08AM 1.42 | 2:40PM 1.34 | 3:07AM 1.42 | 3:40PM 1.39 | 4:06AM 1.41 | 4:39PM 1.45 | 5:06AM 1.41 | 5:36PM 1.51 | 6:04AM 1.42 | 6:32PM 1.55 | 7:00AM 1.41 | 7:27PM 1.57 | 7:55AM 1.40 | 8:19PM 1.57 | 8:47AM 1.38 | 9:10PM 1.54 | 9:37AM 1.35 | 9:59PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:58PM 0.15 | 6:40AM 0.13 | 6:54PM 0.15 | 7:37AM 0.12 | 7:55PM 0.14 | 8:36AM 0.10 | 9:00PM 0.12 | 9:36AM 0.08 | 10:05PM 0.09 | 10:34AM 0.05 | 11:08PM 0.05 | 11:31AM 0.03 | 12:07AM 0.02 | 12:25PM 0.01 | 1:02AM -0.00 | 1:17PM 0.01 | 1:55AM -0.00 | 2:08PM 0.03 | 2:46AM 0.02 | 2:57PM 0.06 | 3:34AM 0.05 | 3:44PM 0.10 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ward Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward 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 (Ward 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 Ward 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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