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Blackhead Surf Forecast
/ Wairarapa (21 surf breaks) / New Zealand (442 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (40.32° S 176.67° E)
Blackhead Surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
Cross-off wind 19 km from Blackhead has become light (light winds from the S at Cape Turnagain). Waves should be turning clean at Blackhead.- Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Tora Point (light winds from the S at Ngawi Automatic Weather Station 27 km from Tora Point).
19 km away, 1 h 23 min ago
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 Wednesday (Jul 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 12th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) |  | |  |  | | |  |  | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 706 | 368 | 3390 | 1894 | 1608 | 2701 | 1343 | 875 | 409 | 255 | 205 | 209 | 1439 | 2567 | 1949 | 1189 | 740 | 342 | 2811 | 4006 | 3469 | 782 | 415 | 180 | 130 | 718 | 1005 | 1661 | 1724 | 1039 | 687 | 469 | 280 | 670 | 2290 | 5373 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | cross | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:35AM 1.24 | 10:54PM 1.35 | 11:20AM 1.27 | 11:39PM 1.36 | 12:07PM 1.31 | 12:27AM 1.37 | 12:58PM 1.36 | 1:19AM 1.39 | 1:51PM 1.43 | 2:15AM 1.42 | 2:47PM 1.50 | 3:13AM 1.45 | 3:45PM 1.57 | 4:11AM 1.48 | 4:43PM 1.63 | 5:10AM 1.51 | 5:42PM 1.68 | 6:09AM 1.53 | 6:40PM 1.70 | 7:07AM 1.54 | 7:37PM 1.71 | 8:05AM 1.54 | 8:34PM 1.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:38PM 0.29 | 5:12AM 0.26 | 5:25PM 0.28 | 5:56AM 0.23 | 6:14PM 0.26 | 6:44AM 0.20 | 7:08PM 0.22 | 7:35AM 0.16 | 8:05PM 0.17 | 8:29AM 0.11 | 9:03PM 0.12 | 9:25AM 0.06 | 10:02PM 0.07 | 10:22AM 0.01 | 11:02PM 0.02 | 11:21AM -0.03 | 12:01AM -0.02 | 12:19PM -0.05 | 12:59AM -0.04 | 1:16PM -0.05 | 1:57AM -0.04 | 2:14PM -0.04 | 2:53AM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Summary | cloudy | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | mod. rain | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Low °C | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Chill °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, near gales from the NE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
