Blackhead surf break

Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 27 Nov 2025 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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Nov 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
NE
0.7
ENE
1.4
NE
2.5
NE
Period(s) (?)11111111101010109991111111010106968
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20953457245834726123119216816116837943124020816327515688157929
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NW
20
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
NE
15
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
35
WNW
10
WSW
15
E
10
N
25
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffoffcross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
1.36
11:34PM
1.23
11:56AM
1.37
12:21AM
1.24
12:43PM
1.37
1:11AM
1.28
1:33PM
1.39
2:04AM
1.33
2:27PM
1.42
3:00AM
1.40
3:24PM
1.45
3:57AM
1.49
4:22PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
0.27
5:43AM
0.28
6:21PM
0.25
6:29AM
0.26
7:06PM
0.22
7:20AM
0.23
7:55PM
0.18
8:14AM
0.20
8:46PM
0.14
9:12AM
0.16
9:40PM
0.09
10:11AM
0.11
10:37PM
0.05
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-8:21--8:22--8:23--8:24--8:25--8:27--8:28-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---1----------------2
Temp. °C242421222318252515222321242316201915222119
Feels °C (?)22242123211619201220212017168171612161618
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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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