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Blackhead Surf Forecast
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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 13 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Monday (Jul 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 Monday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1067 | 997 | 746 | 656 | 641 | 498 | 663 | 774 | 517 | 445 | 410 | 915 | 947 | 617 | 312 | 191 | 257 | 184 | 164 | 121 | 99 | 153 | 164 | 113 | 171 | 165 | 736 | 674 | 474 | 443 | 653 | 1254 | 1624 | 3853 | 4465 | 1598 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | glass | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:24PM 1.46 | 7:45AM 1.32 | 8:10PM 1.47 | 8:33AM 1.33 | 8:57PM 1.48 | 9:22AM 1.35 | 9:46PM 1.48 | 10:13AM 1.38 | 10:37PM 1.47 | 11:06AM 1.41 | 11:30PM 1.46 | 12:01PM 1.45 | 12:26AM 1.45 | 12:58PM 1.48 | 1:23AM 1.45 | 1:56PM 1.52 | 2:21AM 1.44 | 2:54PM 1.55 | 3:19AM 1.44 | 3:51PM 1.57 | 4:16AM 1.44 | 4:47PM 1.58 | 5:12AM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 0.20 | 1:55PM 0.17 | 2:34AM 0.17 | 2:44PM 0.16 | 3:21AM 0.14 | 3:34PM 0.15 | 4:09AM 0.12 | 4:26PM 0.14 | 4:59AM 0.11 | 5:20PM 0.14 | 5:50AM 0.10 | 6:16PM 0.14 | 6:43AM 0.10 | 7:14PM 0.13 | 7:38AM 0.10 | 8:13PM 0.13 | 8:34AM 0.09 | 9:12PM 0.12 | 9:31AM 0.09 | 10:11PM 0.11 | 10:28AM 0.08 | 11:08PM 0.11 | 11:23AM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 |
| Sunset | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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