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Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast
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Woodpecker Bay surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 602 | 921 | 768 | 834 | 722 | 427 | 351 | 249 | 218 | 169 | 113 | 222 | 99 | 121 | 529 | 668 | 551 | 579 | 2053 | 2691 | 2830 | 3513 | 5790 | 3854 | 2321 | 1377 | 2972 | 2545 | 9889 | 7987 | 3835 | 2354 | 1442 | 918 | 811 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:54PM 2.70 | 1:13AM 2.70 | 1:42PM 2.52 | 2:02AM 2.53 | 2:34PM 2.35 | 2:56AM 2.38 | 3:32PM 2.21 | 3:56AM 2.26 | 4:35PM 2.12 | 5:00AM 2.19 | 5:40PM 2.10 | 6:02AM 2.19 | 6:38PM 2.15 | 6:57AM 2.24 | 7:28PM 2.23 | 7:44AM 2.31 | 8:11PM 2.33 | 8:27AM 2.40 | 8:51PM 2.43 | 9:07AM 2.49 | 9:29PM 2.52 | 9:46AM 2.56 | 10:06PM 2.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:03PM 0.34 | 7:32AM 0.34 | 7:52PM 0.51 | 8:23AM 0.51 | 8:44PM 0.67 | 9:19AM 0.65 | 9:41PM 0.79 | 10:20AM 0.75 | 10:44PM 0.85 | 11:22AM 0.78 | 11:46PM 0.85 | 12:21PM 0.76 | 12:43AM 0.81 | 1:13PM 0.69 | 1:33AM 0.73 | 1:58PM 0.60 | 2:18AM 0.63 | 2:40PM 0.52 | 2:59AM 0.53 | 3:19PM 0.45 | 3:38AM 0.45 | 3:57PM 0.40 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Woodpecker Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woodpecker Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Woodpecker Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woodpecker Bay 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 (Woodpecker Bay) 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 Woodpecker Bay 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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