Blackhead surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackhead in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackhead over the next 16 days.
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