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Waikuku Beach surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Waikuku Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikuku Beach sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 14.0 °C max: 15.4 °C min: 12.0 °C)
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Waikuku Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikuku Beach sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 14.0 °C max: 15.4 °C min: 12.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikuku Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Waikuku Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikuku Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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

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Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
0.9
ENE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.2
SSE
0.8
SE
1.2
SSE
0.7
ESE
0.2
SSE
0.6
E
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)1166466771413121212111111111010109197610155141514151514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)76181438105115138786595264203223802551922298269684529365287862120204240912201311238474
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
N
15
NE
35
ENE
20
NE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
WSW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
5
NW
20
E
5
WNW
5
N
20
E
25
N
25
N
25
NW
30
NNW
25
N
20
SSW
20
ESE
10
E
15
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
E
10
NW
15
WSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
W
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
1.87
2:30PM
1.74
2:56AM
1.85
3:16PM
1.74
3:39AM
1.84
3:58PM
1.74
4:20AM
1.83
4:39PM
1.74
5:01AM
1.82
5:20PM
1.75
5:41AM
1.81
6:01PM
1.76
6:22AM
1.79
6:43PM
1.76
7:03AM
1.75
7:25PM
1.75
7:45AM
1.71
8:08PM
1.74
8:29AM
1.67
8:52PM
1.72
9:13AM
1.63
9:38PM
1.72
9:59AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
0.34
8:20AM
0.38
8:34PM
0.36
9:07AM
0.39
9:20PM
0.37
9:51AM
0.39
10:04PM
0.36
10:32AM
0.38
10:46PM
0.35
11:13AM
0.36
11:28PM
0.34
11:54AM
0.35
12:12AM
0.34
12:35PM
0.35
12:56AM
0.36
1:18PM
0.37
1:41AM
0.39
2:01PM
0.40
2:27AM
0.42
2:44PM
0.43
3:14AM
0.45
3:29PM
0.45
4:01AM
0.47
Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Sunrise--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:43
Sunset7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:25--7:23--7:22--
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Rain (mm)
--------47------------7-410----------
Temp. °C13101313111515141213131616141517172022192216101110811121015171216151111
Feels °C (?)8775512131478813121311161115171416128871797111410141398

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Waikuku Beach Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Canterbury? If you are looking for accommodation near Waikuku Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 30 km (19 miles) away.

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