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Waimarie surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Waimarie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarie sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.7 °C max: 17.3 °C min: 13.9 °C)
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Waimarie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarie sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.7 °C max: 17.3 °C min: 13.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarie this week:

The surf forecast for Waimarie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarie in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.2
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.4
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)14141316161012121414141413131211121414131391013101211109148888814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)642580563110968491922572831418630662252134173560436727830653449738463246391717592677622720739325773472732381721029977
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
5
WNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
25
SW
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
SE
5
W
10
ENE
25
SW
25
SW
5
S
5
SE
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SE
5
ENE
5
NNW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
glassonoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
2.96
10:55PM
2.96
11:10AM
2.96
11:29PM
2.95
11:45AM
2.92
12:04AM
2.90
12:22PM
2.85
12:43AM
2.83
1:03PM
2.75
1:26AM
2.73
1:50PM
2.63
2:17AM
2.63
2:48PM
2.53
3:20AM
2.56
3:58PM
2.47
4:32AM
2.57
5:15PM
2.50
5:45AM
2.66
6:25PM
2.62
6:50AM
2.82
7:26PM
2.79
7:48AM
3.00
8:20PM
2.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
0.26
5:03AM
0.32
5:21PM
0.28
5:38AM
0.35
5:56PM
0.34
6:15AM
0.41
6:34PM
0.43
6:56AM
0.49
7:17PM
0.53
7:43AM
0.58
8:06PM
0.64
8:38AM
0.67
9:05PM
0.72
9:44AM
0.70
10:14PM
0.75
10:56AM
0.66
11:25PM
0.69
12:06PM
0.53
12:32AM
0.55
1:09PM
0.34
1:32AM
0.38
2:04PM
0.16
2:26AM
0.20
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31-
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Rain (mm)
--23201121------------1--2--32141-----
Temp. °C1514131514131111813131114141114141114141311119111212121312131310131411
Feels °C (?)14121211101165510109121210121291213126579876779108111310

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Waimarie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimarie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimarie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimarie 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 (Waimarie) 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 Waimarie 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 West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Waimarie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 109 km (68 miles) away.

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