Lake Ferry surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 NZST
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Lake Ferry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lake Ferry sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lake Ferry this week:

The surf forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lake Ferry in the next 16 days are 2.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 13th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ESE
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SE
0.3
SSW
1.4
E
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.1
S
2.3
SW
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
Period(s) (?)1013141413554896814610101014141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20162018174941211134141344145838920151311
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
15
NE
15
NE
25
ESE
15
WSW
35
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
15
N
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
1.20
10:24AM
1.08
10:44PM
1.19
11:08AM
1.07
11:27PM
1.18
11:49AM
1.06
12:09AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.25
4:22AM
0.24
4:29PM
0.26
5:04AM
0.24
5:10PM
0.26
5:46AM
0.25
5:51PM
0.25
6:27AM
0.24
Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48
Sunset6:00--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------62811-212--71
Temp. °C191619181617181321211919191818181617161414
Feels °C (?)191315161515171220211919211513151611101011
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Information about the Lake Ferry Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lake Ferry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lake Ferry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lake Ferry 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 (Lake Ferry) 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 Lake Ferry 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.

Lake Ferry is 28 km (17 miles) from Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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