Blackhead surf break

Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 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
16.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Friday (Jan 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 6th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
ENE
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
ENE
0.6
S
1.1
ENE
1.1
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)88888895779885856681211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17391807367498676123836772803643526921172824
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
20
W
15
WNW
5
NE
10
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
SE
5
N
10
NE
25
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
20
NE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
W
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
1.58
5:01PM
1.49
5:33AM
1.63
6:00PM
1.51
6:31AM
1.66
6:57PM
1.51
7:27AM
1.67
7:54PM
1.51
8:23AM
1.66
8:49PM
1.48
9:17AM
1.63
9:44PM
1.45
10:10AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
0.06
10:54AM
0.08
11:13PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.05
12:12AM
0.01
12:53PM
0.03
1:10AM
-0.00
1:51PM
0.02
2:06AM
0.00
2:47PM
0.02
3:02AM
0.02
3:41PM
0.04
3:56AM
0.06
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52
Sunset8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---2-121-------1-----
Temp. °C231822201614141415151318171521201824241721
Feels °C (?)231622201611111012121215131319181821221719
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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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