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Bluecliffs Surf Forecast
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Bluecliffs surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 20 May 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) 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 1.9m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 25) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bluecliffs over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 5349 | 933 | 304 | 3331 | 3550 | 2562 | 8266 | 6986 | 1253 | 951 | 1235 | 2160 | 1722 | 943 | 546 | 1488 | 293 | 212 | 173 | 183 | 96 | 261 | 382 | 149 | 362 | 1194 | 1520 | 899 | 2663 | 437 | 5461 | 1550 | 8265 | 8679 | 5809 | 5607 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:47PM 1.72 | 6:04AM 1.75 | 6:48PM 1.77 | 7:07AM 1.82 | 7:47PM 1.85 | 8:08AM 1.93 | 8:42PM 1.96 | 9:06AM 2.05 | 9:35PM 2.06 | 10:02AM 2.16 | 10:26PM 2.16 | 10:57AM 2.24 | 11:17PM 2.22 | 11:50AM 2.27 | 12:07AM 2.25 | 12:44PM 2.26 | 12:59AM 2.23 | 1:37PM 2.20 | 1:51AM 2.17 | 2:32PM 2.10 | 2:46AM 2.08 | 3:27PM 1.99 | 3:42AM 1.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 0.61 | 12:30PM 0.43 | 1:00AM 0.53 | 1:31PM 0.35 | 1:59AM 0.41 | 2:29PM 0.26 | 2:55AM 0.28 | 3:24PM 0.19 | 3:49AM 0.15 | 4:17PM 0.13 | 4:42AM 0.04 | 5:10PM 0.12 | 5:34AM -0.02 | 6:01PM 0.13 | 6:26AM -0.03 | 6:53PM 0.18 | 7:19AM 0.00 | 7:46PM 0.25 | 8:13AM 0.08 | 8:39PM 0.34 | 9:09AM 0.18 | 9:35PM 0.42 | 10:06AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Tue 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sun 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | - | 26 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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