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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
1.3
W
0.6
W
1.3
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)15141413131212141414141371012141312131515151414141415141418171615151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18739194763562631871531922006531325954349301547145110577265635453812792031481481481091061019789183116110107103
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
5
ENE
5
SSE
15
SE
10
E
15
W
25
W
45
W
35
W
45
WSW
50
WSW
15
SW
10
S
20
W
30
SW
10
SE
15
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
W
20
WSW
25
W
40
WSW
5
S
5
NW
10
S
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SW
15
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:33AM
3.39
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
4:26AM
-0.00
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22
Sunset5:40--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. °C141312131313131315151414111012131312131312121415141313131313141413141312
Feels °C (?)7111012121011128775021086109889910861112129121199510

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

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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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