Blackhead Surf Forecast

/ Wairarapa (36 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (40.32° S 176.67° E)

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Blackhead surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 10 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 15.6° 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 Monday (Nov 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Nov 11) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Mon 10th Nov)	2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf	10AM (Thu 13th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful	10AM (Thu 13th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	2	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	ENE	NE	NE	NE	S	S	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	14	13	8	8	7	7	8	7	6	9	9	9	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	110	98	117	82	42	23	98	41	275	1714	617	320	223	281	240	194	203	246	383	431	450
Wind (km/h)	NNE	SE	NW	WNW	S	SE	ESE	SE	NE	W	SE	WSW	NE	N	WNW	S	SE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	glass	cross- off	off	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	off	cross- on	off	cross- on	cross	off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on
High Tide / height (m)			10:29PM 1.51	10:56AM 1.64		11:26PM 1.47	11:53AM 1.58		12:23AM 1.41	12:48PM 1.51		1:19AM 1.36		1:43PM 1.45	2:14AM 1.33		2:36PM 1.39	3:07AM 1.30		3:26PM 1.34	3:56AM 1.30
Low Tide / height (m)		4:25PM -0.01		4:41AM 0.03	5:21PM 0.03		5:38AM 0.07	6:17PM 0.07		6:33AM 0.12		7:12PM 0.12	7:28AM 0.18		8:05PM 0.16	8:22AM 0.22		8:55PM 0.20	9:14AM 0.26		9:43PM 0.23

	Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
Sunrise	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-
Sunset	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	2	-	-	-	1	9	3	-	5	10	2	5	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	19	17	20	16	13	14	16	16	20	16	14	17	18	15	14	14	13	15	14	12
Feels °C (?)	19	20	17	16	11	11	12	15	13	18	15	13	16	18	10	10	10	9	11	10	9

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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.