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Punakaiki Surf Forecast
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Punakaiki surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punakaiki this week:
The surf forecast for Punakaiki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punakaiki in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punakaiki 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 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 529 | 465 | 531 | 803 | 547 | 1678 | 2853 | 3724 | 4444 | 2785 | 1804 | 943 | 573 | 446 | 265 | 202 | 217 | 356 | 308 | 295 | 427 | 724 | 497 | 3082 | 1141 | 1701 | 1377 | 3580 | 1124 | 627 | 845 | 521 | 173 | 147 | 121 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:55AM 2.67 | 11:12PM 2.67 | 11:29AM 2.67 | 11:46PM 2.66 | 12:04PM 2.63 | 12:22AM 2.62 | 12:42PM 2.56 | 1:00AM 2.55 | 1:24PM 2.47 | 1:44AM 2.46 | 2:13PM 2.37 | 2:36AM 2.38 | 3:12PM 2.28 | 3:39AM 2.32 | 4:22PM 2.24 | 4:52AM 2.33 | 5:37PM 2.28 | 6:04AM 2.42 | 6:46PM 2.39 | 7:09AM 2.57 | 7:45PM 2.55 | 8:06AM 2.73 | 8:38PM 2.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:05PM 0.28 | 5:22AM 0.29 | 5:38PM 0.30 | 5:57AM 0.32 | 6:14PM 0.36 | 6:34AM 0.37 | 6:52PM 0.44 | 7:14AM 0.44 | 7:35PM 0.54 | 8:02AM 0.53 | 8:25PM 0.63 | 8:58AM 0.60 | 9:25PM 0.70 | 10:04AM 0.62 | 10:34PM 0.71 | 11:16AM 0.58 | 11:46PM 0.65 | 12:26PM 0.46 | 12:52AM 0.51 | 1:28PM 0.30 | 1:51AM 0.34 | 2:23PM 0.14 | 2:45AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Punakaiki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punakaiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punakaiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punakaiki 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 (Punakaiki) 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 Punakaiki 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.
Punakaiki is 186 km (116 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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