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Clark Island surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Clark Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clark Island sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clark Island this week:
The surf forecast for Clark Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clark Island in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clark Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
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 kJ (?) | 170 | 277 | 372 | 489 | 946 | 1114 | 1342 | 1467 | 1280 | 853 | 362 | 188 | 121 | 93 | 91 | 38 | 91 | 112 | 249 | 62 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 1.87 | 12:29PM 1.79 | 1:06AM 1.82 | 1:27PM 1.72 | 2:06AM 1.76 | 2:29PM 1.65 | 3:10AM 1.72 | 3:35PM 1.61 | 4:14AM 1.71 | 4:41PM 1.60 | 5:15AM 1.72 | 5:42PM 1.62 | 6:11AM 1.74 | 6:38PM 1.66 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:26AM 0.21 | 6:49PM 0.13 | 7:23AM 0.27 | 7:46PM 0.20 | 8:24AM 0.32 | 8:47PM 0.25 | 9:28AM 0.36 | 9:51PM 0.29 | 10:33AM 0.35 | 10:54PM 0.30 | 11:35AM 0.32 | 11:54PM 0.30 | 12:31PM 0.28 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 15 | |
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Information about the Clark Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Clark Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Clark Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clark Island 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 (Clark Island) 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 Clark Island 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.
Clark Island is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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