New Zealand Static Swell and Weather Maps

Four times a day, we generate maps of more than a dozen types. The following five are especially relevant for surfers. Click to zoom and see all forecast periods:

Wave Energy

Wave Height

Wind Speed and Direction

Cloud Cover

Sea Surface Temperature

Looking for more info? Here are some more specialized maps for New Zealand:

• Largest Swell Component
• Secondary Swell Component
• Wind Wave Height
• Largest Swell Energy
• Secondary Swell Energy
• Wind Wave Energy
• Sea Surface Temperatures Anomaly – i.e. where the current reading deviates from the historical average.

In addition, there are maps of general weather in New Zealand:

• Temperature
• Precipitation

Alternatively, use our animated surf map of New Zealand where you can toggle all these and more layers. Animated maps also display surf break locations!