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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 17 Mar 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
16.4° C
 (Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 21st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 20th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
E
1.6
E
2.5
SSE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)1513131211101011111111111191010991099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58145135018612156506158379178315845951042834673492423365211176
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
NW
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
WSW
10
SE
15
SE
15
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglassglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:37AM
1.36
5:00PM
1.28
5:26AM
1.40
5:50PM
1.32
6:15AM
1.43
6:40PM
1.38
7:05AM
1.47
7:30PM
1.44
7:55AM
1.49
8:21PM
1.50
8:47AM
1.51
9:13PM
1.54
9:39AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
0.27
10:56AM
0.26
11:09PM
0.23
11:44AM
0.21
12:00AM
0.18
12:33PM
0.16
12:52AM
0.14
1:23PM
0.12
1:45AM
0.10
2:13PM
0.08
2:38AM
0.07
3:03PM
0.06
3:32AM
0.06
3:55PM
0.06
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18-
Sunset--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1231---------
Temp. °C161818162121171918171716151516131515131515
Feels °C (?)151616152019161816181411101212111312121312
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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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