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Ward Beach Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Ward Beach surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 225 | 199 | 99 | 74 | 62 | 57 | 51 | 229 | 236 | 87 | 56 | 20 | 35 | 346 | 1728 | 612 | 384 | 344 | 1463 | 4732 | 3148 | 1654 | 1124 | 723 | 529 | 441 | 233 | 206 | 394 | 236 | 427 | 98 | 129 | 452 | 638 | 906 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:24PM 1.39 | 8:48AM 1.27 | 9:07PM 1.41 | 9:31AM 1.27 | 9:50PM 1.42 | 10:14AM 1.27 | 10:35PM 1.43 | 11:01AM 1.27 | 11:24PM 1.43 | 11:51AM 1.27 | 12:15AM 1.43 | 12:44PM 1.28 | 1:10AM 1.43 | 1:41PM 1.30 | 2:08AM 1.42 | 2:40PM 1.34 | 3:07AM 1.42 | 3:40PM 1.39 | 4:06AM 1.41 | 4:39PM 1.45 | 5:06AM 1.41 | 5:36PM 1.51 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 0.20 | 2:48AM 0.16 | 2:57PM 0.19 | 3:30AM 0.15 | 3:38PM 0.18 | 4:13AM 0.15 | 4:21PM 0.17 | 4:59AM 0.14 | 5:07PM 0.16 | 5:48AM 0.14 | 5:58PM 0.15 | 6:40AM 0.13 | 6:54PM 0.15 | 7:37AM 0.12 | 7:55PM 0.14 | 8:36AM 0.10 | 9:00PM 0.12 | 9:36AM 0.08 | 10:05PM 0.09 | 10:34AM 0.05 | 11:08PM 0.05 | 11:31AM 0.03 | 12:07AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ward Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward 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 (Ward 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 Ward 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.
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