Blackhead surf break

Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackhead this week:

The surf forecast for Blackhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
5
ENE
2.1
E
2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1
S
1.3
S
1.7
SSW
1
SSW
0.5
E
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)1110101210109141313121211118912101367
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)917146127586976917772300831417459228177885814028182023184147237
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
50
W
15
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
25
SW
30
W
25
W
15
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
N
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:55AM
0.32
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45-
Sunset--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--5:38
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-1814-3--22-----------
Temp. °C181919192219151917131416161717141718162122
Feels °C (?)1515142021191316161191110131491415141819
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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 16 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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