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Lake Ferry Surf Forecast
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Lake Ferry surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lake Ferry in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | |
282 | 149 | 82 | 76 | 84 | 309 | 523 | 507 | 288 | 298 | 393 | 1551 | 920 | 494 | 281 | 194 | 66 | 322 | 156 | 366 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.45m | 10:45AM1.27m | 11:13PM1.42m | 11:41AM1.25m | 00:08AM1.37m | 12:35PM1.23m | 1:01AM1.32m | 1:28PM1.21m | 1:52AM1.27m | 2:19PM1.20m | 2:42AM1.22m | 3:08PM1.19m | 3:30AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM0.01m | 4:41AM0.01m | 4:55PM0.02m | 5:36AM0.03m | 5:50PM0.04m | 6:29AM0.05m | 6:44PM0.07m | 7:21AM0.08m | 7:38PM0.10m | 8:11AM0.11m | 8:31PM0.14m | 8:59AM0.14m | 9:23PM0.17m | 9:47AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | 5:27 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 282 | 149 | 82 | 76 | 78 | 309 | 523 | 507 | 288 | 298 | 393 | 1551 | 920 | 494 | 281 | 194 | 66 | 322 | 156 | 366 | 152 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 16 | 9 | 63 | 84 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 535 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 57 | 35 | 145 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 14 | S 20 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 49 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 44 | 148 | 74 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 91 | 112 |
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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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