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Clark Island surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast 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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Friday (Apr 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 10.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 33ft (10.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clark Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 607 | 801 | 933 | 1151 | 1082 | 632 | 484 | 359 | 333 | 325 | 346 | 653 | 508 | 577 | 2601 | 6978 | 11872 | 19492 | 45874 | 4576 | 831 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 1.72 | 10:12AM 1.64 | 10:41PM 1.67 | 10:53AM 1.58 | 11:24PM 1.62 | 11:36AM 1.52 | 12:10AM 1.57 | 12:23PM 1.47 | 12:59AM 1.53 | 1:15PM 1.43 | 1:52AM 1.52 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:47PM 0.23 | 4:12AM 0.35 | 4:27PM 0.29 | 4:54AM 0.40 | 5:09PM 0.34 | 5:38AM 0.46 | 5:53PM 0.40 | 6:25AM 0.51 | 6:40PM 0.44 | 7:15AM 0.54 | 7:30PM 0.47 | 8:09AM 0.54 | |||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | ||
| Sunset | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 11 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | ||
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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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