Surf Forecasts:
Blaketown Wedge surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, W swell with 11,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with WSW swell.
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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blaketown Wedge in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blaketown Wedge over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
458 | 443 | 336 | 210 | 319 | 842 | 1289 | 5830 | 8023 | 11641 | 6419 | 4432 | 2616 | 1914 | 1650 | 1349 | 1433 | 1256 | 1259 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:45AM2.59m | 5:12PM2.55m | 5:55AM2.55m | 6:28PM2.55m | 7:04AM2.59m | 7:37PM2.64m | 8:04AM2.69m | 8:33PM2.78m | 8:55AM2.83m | 9:17PM2.94m | 9:38AM2.97m | 9:55PM3.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:23PM1.36m | 10:53AM1.43m | 11:36PM1.46m | 12:08PM1.50m | 00:50AM1.47m | 1:23PM1.46m | 1:55AM1.39m | 2:23PM1.34m | 2:47AM1.26m | 3:10PM1.19m | 3:29AM1.11m | 3:49PM1.04m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 |
458 | 443 | 336 | 210 | 319 | 90 | 87 | — | — | — | 6419 | 4432 | 2616 | — | 1650 | 1349 | 1433 | 1256 | 1259 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 20 | W 20 | WSW 19 | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 |
— | — | — | 8 | 30 | 72 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 14 | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 842 | 1289 | 5830 | 8023 | 11641 | — | — | — | 1914 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 86 | 190 | 190 | 208 | 571 | 153 | 0 | 153 | 86 | 0 | 190 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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.











