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Oaro Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Oaro surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oaro this week:
The surf forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oaro in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days.
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 560 | 5471 | 3542 | 2460 | 1534 | 991 | 649 | 344 | 365 | 319 | 441 | 1392 | 828 | 347 | 244 | 191 | 104 | 30 | 41 | 116 | 46 | 126 | 119 | 37 | 56 | 343 | 293 | 233 | 234 | 158 | 127 | 85 | 51 | 126 | 608 | 511 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | off | glass | on | off | off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:39PM 1.74 | 7:06AM 1.55 | 7:34PM 1.71 | 8:01AM 1.51 | 8:28PM 1.66 | 8:55AM 1.47 | 9:22PM 1.61 | 9:49AM 1.42 | 10:14PM 1.55 | 10:40AM 1.38 | 11:03PM 1.50 | 11:30AM 1.35 | 11:51PM 1.45 | 12:18PM 1.34 | 12:37AM 1.42 | 1:04PM 1.34 | 1:22AM 1.39 | 1:49PM 1.35 | 2:07AM 1.38 | 2:33PM 1.37 | 2:51AM 1.37 | 3:17PM 1.41 | 3:36AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:04AM 0.08 | 1:18PM 0.10 | 1:59AM 0.12 | 2:12PM 0.14 | 2:53AM 0.16 | 3:05PM 0.19 | 3:45AM 0.21 | 3:56PM 0.23 | 4:35AM 0.24 | 4:46PM 0.27 | 5:23AM 0.27 | 5:34PM 0.30 | 6:09AM 0.29 | 6:21PM 0.32 | 6:53AM 0.30 | 7:07PM 0.33 | 7:35AM 0.30 | 7:54PM 0.34 | 8:18AM 0.30 | 8:41PM 0.33 | 9:00AM 0.30 | 9:28PM 0.33 | 9:44AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 |
| Sunset | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Oaro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Oaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oaro 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 (Oaro) 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 Oaro 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.
Oaro is 116 km (72 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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