Blackhead Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Wairarapa, NZ)
| Name: | Blackhead |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Blackhead in the Waiararpa is an exposed point break that only works when conditions are just right with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around low tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for dangerous rips.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Blackhead:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Porangahau River Mouth | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Herbertville | 13 mi |
| Third closest break | Akito River Mouth and Reef | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Owahanga | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Cray Bay | 37 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4280 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4342 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4592 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4654 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4787 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest tide station | Castlepoint, New Zealand | 48 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Castlepoint, New Zealand(2) | 48 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Napier, New Zealand | 59 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Napier, New Zealand (2) | 59 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand | 77 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 96 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 154 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 226 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Blackhead: |
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| Closest city location | Napier (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Second closest city location | Napier-Hastings (New Zealand) | 59 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wellington (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Gisborne (New Zealand) | 134 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | New Plymouth (New Zealand) | 165 mi |
This is the surf forecast page for Blackhead, Wairarapa. Use the tab navigation above to view Blackhead sea temperature, Blackhead photographs, Blackhead detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Blackhead webcams, current wind from Wairarapa live weather stations and Blackhead tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Blackhead. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Wairarapa surf breaks near to Blackhead to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.
