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Bluecliffs surf Forecast / Southland / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bluecliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Bluecliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bluecliffs in the next 12 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 7th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 12th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 12th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bluecliffs over the next 12 days.
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 54 | 103 | 497 | 251 | 268 | 2724 | 310 | 286 | 169 | 116 | 116 | 97 | 383 | 91 | 134 | 142 | 158 | 1335 | 1558 | 11161 | 12186 | 9243 | 4222 | 3826 | 3736 | 546 | 341 | 205 | 74 | 407 | 407 | 51 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | on | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:54PM 1.61 | 8:30AM 1.64 | 8:48PM 1.65 | 9:18AM 1.69 | 9:38PM 1.71 | 10:02AM 1.75 | 10:24PM 1.79 | 10:44AM 1.83 | 11:09PM 1.88 | 11:26AM 1.91 | 11:53PM 1.97 | 12:07PM 1.99 | 12:37AM 2.05 | 12:50PM 2.05 | 1:23AM 2.09 | 1:35PM 2.09 | 2:10AM 2.11 | 2:22PM 2.10 | 2:59AM 2.09 | 3:12PM 2.09 | 3:51AM 2.04 | 4:05PM 2.05 | 4:47AM 1.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 0.61 | 2:43PM 0.65 | 3:06AM 0.58 | 3:32PM 0.59 | 3:53AM 0.53 | 4:16PM 0.51 | 4:37AM 0.48 | 4:59PM 0.42 | 5:20AM 0.43 | 5:41PM 0.33 | 6:03AM 0.38 | 6:24PM 0.25 | 6:47AM 0.35 | 7:08PM 0.18 | 7:32AM 0.32 | 7:54PM 0.13 | 8:18AM 0.31 | 8:43PM 0.12 | 9:07AM 0.32 | 9:34PM 0.13 | 9:59AM 0.34 | 10:29PM 0.16 | 10:55AM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
| Sunset | 9:28 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bluecliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bluecliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bluecliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bluecliffs 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 (Bluecliffs) 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 Bluecliffs 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.
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