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Blaketown Wedge Surf Forecast
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Blaketown Wedge surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Blaketown Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blaketown Wedge sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blaketown Wedge this week:
The surf forecast for Blaketown Wedge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blaketown Wedge in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blaketown Wedge over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 19 | W 17 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | |
465 | 742 | 758 | 559 | 336 | 178 | 156 | 416 | 341 | 341 | 236 | 232 | 209 | 150 | 99 | 62 | 95 | 161 | 366 | 555 | 2069 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:18PM3.39m | 10:40AM3.46m | 11:06PM3.45m | 11:32AM3.46m | 11:56PM3.45m | 12:28PM3.40m | 00:50AM3.40m | 1:26PM3.29m | 1:47AM3.29m | 2:27PM3.16m | 2:49AM3.17m | 3:29PM3.02m | 3:53AM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.49m | 4:28AM0.48m | 4:54PM0.50m | 5:17AM0.48m | 5:44PM0.57m | 6:09AM0.54m | 6:38PM0.68m | 7:06AM0.65m | 7:34PM0.82m | 8:07AM0.79m | 8:34PM0.96m | 9:11AM0.93m | 9:36PM1.09m | 10:16AM1.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | 5:15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 65 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | W 17 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 |
 kJ | 222 | 742 | 758 | 559 | 336 | 178 | 125 | 416 | 341 | 341 | 236 | 232 | 209 | 150 | 99 | 24 | 95 | 161 | 366 | 555 | 2069 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | WSW 12 | — | — | W 21 | W 19 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | W 21 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 465 | 109 | — | — | 9 | 66 | 156 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 62 | 61 | 116 | 33 | 53 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 13 | W 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 31 | 17 | 52 | 21 | 19 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 190 | 121 | 0 |
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Information about the Blaketown Wedge Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blaketown Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blaketown Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blaketown Wedge 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 (Blaketown Wedge) 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 Blaketown Wedge 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.
Blaketown Wedge is 172 km (107 miles) from the city of Christchurch. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Christchurch. Christchurch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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