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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 16 Jan 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
16.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 23rd Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
2
S
2
S
2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.1
E
1.4
SE
0.8
S
0.9
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.6
ENE
2.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)1313689999877777713151412911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)991331323835546516615864123733552392101161892123577325043881061
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
15
S
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
0
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
40
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:39PM
1.25
5:06AM
1.35
5:26PM
1.26
5:52AM
1.37
6:11PM
1.27
6:37AM
1.39
6:56PM
1.27
7:22AM
1.41
7:41PM
1.28
8:06AM
1.43
8:26PM
1.29
8:50AM
1.43
9:11PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:35AM
0.33
10:48PM
0.30
11:23AM
0.32
11:34PM
0.29
12:10PM
0.30
12:20AM
0.26
12:57PM
0.28
1:06AM
0.24
1:43PM
0.25
1:51AM
0.22
2:29PM
0.23
2:36AM
0.20
3:13PM
0.20
3:22AM
0.19
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39-
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
112-----------------14
Temp. °C171815161614151515161614161614181815202018
Feels °C (?)161612111010111010121211121312141412151513
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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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