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Haast Beach surf break

Haast Beach surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
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Haast Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haast Beach sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haast Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Haast Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haast Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haast Beach over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
W
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
2
W
2
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.6
WSW
1.7
W
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)121212121210999141413131313141413151414151514141414141414131413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1231722102032331283723323323786064753902944821016887492129711061060294725082785331342202822197717811509140114621609901972608
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SE
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
SE
5
SE
5
N
5
ESE
5
SE
5
W
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
NW
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
SE
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
W
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
offoffglassoffoffcross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoffglassglassglassglasscross-
on
offglasscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
2.12
2:08AM
2.09
2:48PM
1.98
3:09AM
1.96
3:52PM
1.86
4:15AM
1.86
4:57PM
1.78
5:24AM
1.79
6:02PM
1.73
6:32AM
1.78
7:04PM
1.74
7:32AM
1.81
7:58PM
1.78
8:22AM
1.87
8:45PM
1.85
9:03AM
1.93
9:24PM
1.92
9:41AM
1.98
10:00PM
1.99
10:16AM
2.03
10:34PM
2.04
10:50AM
2.05
11:07PM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
0.31
8:26AM
0.32
8:55PM
0.47
9:32AM
0.47
9:59PM
0.60
10:39AM
0.58
11:06PM
0.69
11:47AM
0.64
12:15AM
0.71
12:50PM
0.65
1:17AM
0.68
1:46PM
0.62
2:10AM
0.63
2:34PM
0.57
2:55AM
0.56
3:15PM
0.51
3:34AM
0.50
3:52PM
0.47
4:10AM
0.46
4:26PM
0.44
4:43AM
0.43
5:00PM
0.43
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:46--7:47--7:48--
Sunset-5:45--5:44--5:43--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------141445------------
Temp. °C11119131410131412151512131311121311121313141413121411111210121311131412
Feels °C (?)453111171112101314101212101112911111112109798910811129111210

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Haast Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Haast Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Haast Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haast Beach 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 (Haast Beach) 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 Haast Beach 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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