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Farewell Spit surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farewell Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 391 | 8 | 4 | 711 | 546 | 457 | 637 | 1098 | 1650 | 1834 | 1695 | 1225 | 801 | 482 | 289 | 212 | 151 | 161 | 203 | 250 | 179 | 173 | 212 | 251 | 1290 | 1104 | 790 | 503 | 330 | 251 | 141 | 103 | 71 | 43 | 106 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 3.09 | 10:11AM 3.11 | 10:31PM 3.15 | 10:44AM 3.12 | 11:05PM 3.16 | 11:19AM 3.09 | 11:39PM 3.13 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:06AM 0.33 | 4:22PM 0.23 | 4:40AM 0.31 | 4:56PM 0.23 | 5:15AM 0.32 | 5:30PM 0.28 | 5:51AM 0.38 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| 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) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | 7 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Farewell Spit Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Farewell Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Farewell Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farewell Spit 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 (Farewell Spit) 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 Farewell Spit 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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