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Larsen Street surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Larsen Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Larsen Street sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Larsen Street this week:
The surf forecast for Larsen Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Larsen Street in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Larsen Street over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 671 | 604 | 506 | 390 | 161 | 143 | 127 | 60 | 161 | 240 | 384 | 537 | 296 | 1011 | 1144 | 1419 | 880 | 623 | 308 | 150 | 138 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:51PM 2.77 | 11:07AM 2.89 | 11:28PM 2.84 | 11:43AM 2.92 | 12:02AM 2.87 | 12:18PM 2.90 | 12:36AM 2.85 | 12:52PM 2.83 | 1:09AM 2.79 | 1:26PM 2.73 | 1:43AM 2.69 | 2:02PM 2.60 | 2:19AM 2.56 | 2:40PM 2.44 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:56AM 0.23 | 5:19PM 0.13 | 5:35AM 0.17 | 5:55PM 0.12 | 6:11AM 0.17 | 6:29PM 0.15 | 6:46AM 0.21 | 7:03PM 0.24 | 7:21AM 0.30 | 7:37PM 0.36 | 7:56AM 0.42 | 8:13PM 0.51 | 8:34AM 0.57 | |||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 18 | |
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Information about the Larsen Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Larsen Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Larsen Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Larsen Street 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 (Larsen Street) 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 Larsen Street 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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