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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.6° 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 Friday (May 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 22nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | |
11 | 35 | 32 | 59 | 235 | 210 | 91 | 1211 | 893 | 1800 | 1832 | 1505 | 1021 | 660 | 689 | 339 | 196 | 524 | 725 | 490 | 593 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:26PM1.67m | 9:55AM1.50m | 10:23PM1.63m | 10:53AM1.45m | 11:20PM1.57m | 11:51AM1.41m | 00:15AM1.50m | 12:47PM1.37m | 1:09AM1.43m | 1:41PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.38m | 2:33PM1.34m | 2:52AM1.34m | 3:22PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52AM-0.00m | 4:08PM0.03m | 4:48AM0.03m | 5:05PM0.07m | 5:44AM0.06m | 6:01PM0.12m | 6:38AM0.11m | 6:56PM0.17m | 7:30AM0.15m | 7:50PM0.22m | 8:20AM0.18m | 8:43PM0.25m | 9:07AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 |
12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
 kJ | 7 | 13 | 32 | 44 | 235 | 210 | 91 | 1211 | 893 | 1800 | 1832 | 1505 | 1021 | 660 | 689 | 339 | 188 | 524 | 725 | 490 | 593 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | SSW 12 | NE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 35 | 7 | 59 | 52 | 55 | 64 | 56 | 166 | 133 | 90 | 86 | 55 | 85 | 56 | 152 | 196 | 114 | 60 | 37 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | S 12 | — | S 19 | — | SSE 18 | SSW 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 3 | 45 | 49 | 11 | — | 118 | — | 61 | 141 | 2 | 57 | 64 | 65 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 19 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 59 | 132 | 86 | 21 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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