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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 23 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Blackhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blackhead sea temperature is
16.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackhead this week:

The surf forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.7
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)99910131312126667111111101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8486867396135167145187144190193127447453392292220216188188
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
NE
15
W
10
S
15
SE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
20
NE
5
N
10
N
10
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		offcrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscrossoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:44PM
1.28
9:05AM
1.40
9:26PM
1.27
9:47AM
1.38
10:08PM
1.25
10:29AM
1.37
10:51PM
1.23
11:12AM
1.36
11:34PM
1.23
11:56AM
1.37
12:21AM
1.24
12:43PM
1.37
1:11AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
0.27
2:53AM
0.28
3:28PM
0.27
3:36AM
0.28
4:12PM
0.28
4:18AM
0.29
4:54PM
0.28
5:00AM
0.29
5:37PM
0.27
5:43AM
0.28
6:21PM
0.25
6:29AM
0.26
7:06PM
0.22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--
Sunset-8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:23-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--121--------1--1---1
Temp. °C191916151515171716221919232318252420242519
Feels °C (?)171716131212131314191619232118252420222115
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Information about the Blackhead Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blackhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blackhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blackhead 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 (Blackhead) 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 Blackhead 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 The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Blackhead, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Hastings which is 77 km (48 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Napier, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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