Westport Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° S 171.64° E

Issued: 11 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport Breakwater sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Westport Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westport Breakwater surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, W swell with 5,557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westport Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport Breakwater in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
1
3
!
!
!
4
3
1
!
!
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1
W
17
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
19
3
WSW
16
2.5
W
14
2.3
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
862
1025
1382
1069
1165
1152
939
617
603
749
657
2223
4293
2643
1984
1127
569
357
1007
1200
928
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SE
5
SW
5
E
10
E
10
NNE
5
SE
5
SE
5
NNE
5
NE
15
NW
15
SW
10
S
10
E
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
N
10
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:37AM2.91m
8:10PM2.91m
8:33AM3.06m
9:04PM3.07m
9:28AM3.19m
9:57PM3.22m
10:24AM3.28m
10:50PM3.33m
11:21AM3.32m
11:43PM3.38m
12:16PM3.30m
00:36AM3.36m
1:10PM3.22m
Low Tide
1:25AM0.59m
1:55PM0.47m
2:21AM0.45m
2:50PM0.38m
3:15AM0.32m
3:44PM0.31m
4:09AM0.22m
4:38PM0.27m
5:03AM0.17m
5:31PM0.27m
5:57AM0.17m
6:24PM0.31m
6:52AM0.24m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:56
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
8:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
5
7
2
2
19
3
Temp °C
9
13
14
11
13
14
12
13
13
13
14
13
11
11
12
10
12
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
7
11
12
10
12
13
11
13
12
13
11
10
8
9
10
8
10
10
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1.8
W
7
1.9
W
9
3
WSW
16
2.5
W
14
2.3
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
16
2.1
W
11
2.1
WSW
12
0.7
W
16
Energy kJ
862
1025
1382
1069
1165
1152
939
617
507
749
338
575
4293
2643
1984
1127
569
25
1007
1200
254
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
18
0.5
W
4
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WSW
18
1
W
17
1.2
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
19
0.1
W
22
0.2
W
21
0.9
WSW
14
0.5
W
18
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
180
10
251
150
65
50
522
603
657
2223
9
36
261
158
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.2
W
23
0.4
WSW
21
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.2
WSW
23
1.3
WSW
14
0.1
N
12
0.3
WSW
19
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
11
41
144
56
38
52
633
3
74
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
1.2
W
11
1.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
95
357
928
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
4
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
176
143
4
13
16
0
0
44
176
195
4
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast South Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Westport Breakwater Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Westport Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westport Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westport Breakwater 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 (Westport Breakwater) 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 Westport Breakwater 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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