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Blackhead surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Blackhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blackhead sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 15.0 °C)
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Blackhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blackhead sea temperature is 16.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.1 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 15.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackhead this week:

The surf forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
ENE
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.1
S
4
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)1316151413121210101010101013121714131289101115181515141415161514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)195653648195954785201262235192160109981218693501378186141308469581784154014211206124019637971437725581452903888
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
W
25
WSW
5
W
5
E
10
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
25
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NW
10
WNW
25
S
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
SW
5
W
5
S
10
NNW
15
W
25
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:23AM
1.31
6:46PM
1.36
7:07AM
1.31
7:29PM
1.38
7:51AM
1.31
8:12PM
1.40
8:35AM
1.31
8:56PM
1.42
9:19AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.43
10:05AM
1.31
10:29PM
1.44
10:54AM
1.32
11:19PM
1.46
11:46AM
1.33
12:13AM
1.48
12:42PM
1.36
1:09AM
1.49
1:40PM
1.39
2:06AM
1.51
2:38PM
1.44
3:05AM
1.53
3:37PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
0.27
12:36PM
0.26
1:04AM
0.26
1:20PM
0.26
1:50AM
0.25
2:03PM
0.26
2:34AM
0.24
2:46PM
0.25
3:19AM
0.24
3:30PM
0.24
4:05AM
0.22
4:16PM
0.22
4:53AM
0.21
5:04PM
0.20
5:43AM
0.18
5:56PM
0.17
6:36AM
0.15
6:52PM
0.14
7:31AM
0.11
7:49PM
0.11
8:27AM
0.07
8:49PM
0.08
9:23AM
0.04
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15
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Rain (mm)
---------------------211------------
Temp. °C111718151914121415121415131515131617131815131312111314101513131415131514
Feels °C (?)81315121596121291111111110111313111511788810127118101112111110

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Blackhead Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blackhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blackhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blackhead 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 (Blackhead) 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 Blackhead 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Blackhead, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Hastings which is 77 km (48 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Napier, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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