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Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast
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Wharariki Beach surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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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 (May 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 3s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - West Coast
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 428 | 264 | 146 | 101 | 150 | 150 | 684 | 101 | 299 | 236 | 265 | 318 | 233 | 150 | 148 | 148 | 227 | 275 | 268 | 275 | 606 | 422 | 396 | 264 | 195 | 128 | 85 | 78 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 52 | 494 | 1203 | 5031 | 3937 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 10:33AM 3.39 | 10:57PM 3.44 | 11:18AM 3.29 | 11:41PM 3.35 | 12:02PM 3.13 | 12:26AM 3.19 | 12:48PM 2.94 | 1:13AM 3.00 | 1:37PM 2.74 | 2:04AM 2.81 | 2:32PM 2.56 | 3:01AM 2.65 | 3:34PM 2.43 | 4:04AM 2.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 4:26AM -0.00 | 4:46PM -0.04 | 5:11AM 0.06 | 5:29PM 0.08 | 5:56AM 0.19 | 6:13PM 0.25 | 6:43AM 0.36 | 6:59PM 0.45 | 7:32AM 0.56 | 7:48PM 0.65 | 8:25AM 0.74 | 8:43PM 0.82 | 9:25AM 0.87 | 9:44PM 0.94 | 10:29AM 0.92 | |||||||||||||
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 |
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Tue 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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