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Lake Ferry Surf Forecast
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Lake Ferry surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lake Ferry this week:
The surf forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lake Ferry in the next 12 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 4th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 2nd May) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 11797 | 6448 | 6098 | 3282 | 434 | 245 | 524 | 698 | 666 | 1335 | 714 | 485 | 262 | 151 | 175 | 65 | 120 | 50 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 99 | 165 | 73 | 160 | 152 | 90 | 165 | 123 | 125 | 498 | 426 | 309 | 650 | 449 | 351 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:37AM 1.31 | 9:05PM 1.47 | 9:34AM 1.28 | 10:01PM 1.44 | 10:29AM 1.25 | 10:55PM 1.38 | 11:22AM 1.22 | 11:47PM 1.32 | 12:14PM 1.18 | 12:37AM 1.26 | 1:03PM 1.15 | 1:24AM 1.21 | 1:50PM 1.13 | 2:10AM 1.16 | 2:36PM 1.12 | 2:56AM 1.13 | 3:22PM 1.13 | 3:42AM 1.11 | 4:07PM 1.14 | 4:29AM 1.09 | 4:53PM 1.17 | 5:16AM 1.09 | 5:40PM 1.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:36AM -0.00 | 2:49PM 0.02 | 3:33AM 0.02 | 3:45PM 0.04 | 4:28AM 0.05 | 4:39PM 0.08 | 5:20AM 0.09 | 5:32PM 0.12 | 6:10AM 0.13 | 6:22PM 0.16 | 6:57AM 0.17 | 7:10PM 0.20 | 7:43AM 0.20 | 7:58PM 0.23 | 8:26AM 0.22 | 8:46PM 0.25 | 9:10AM 0.24 | 9:34PM 0.27 | 9:54AM 0.26 | 10:24PM 0.27 | 10:39AM 0.27 | 11:14PM 0.27 | 11:25AM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | 33 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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