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Okarito Beach Surf Forecast
/ West Coast South Island (21 surf breaks) /
Okarito Beach surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 08 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okarito Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okarito Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2303 | 2522 | 1810 | 1123 | 724 | 508 | 331 | 206 | 187 | 266 | 288 | 292 | 273 | 195 | 206 | 192 | 171 | 168 | 146 | 118 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | on | off | off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | off | off | on | off | cross- off | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:33PM 2.13 | 10:56AM 2.14 | 11:11PM 2.24 | 11:34AM 2.21 | 11:48PM 2.31 | 12:12PM 2.25 | 12:26AM 2.35 | 12:50PM 2.25 | 1:05AM 2.33 | 1:30PM 2.21 | 1:47AM 2.27 | 2:14PM 2.13 | 2:35AM 2.16 | 3:03PM 2.03 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:44AM 0.32 | 5:04PM 0.29 | 5:22AM 0.21 | 5:40PM 0.20 | 6:01AM 0.13 | 6:17PM 0.15 | 6:40AM 0.09 | 6:56PM 0.14 | 7:21AM 0.10 | 7:37PM 0.17 | 8:04AM 0.17 | 8:22PM 0.25 | 8:52AM 0.28 | |||||||||
Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island
Continuing clean conditions at Okarito Beach (calm at Mount Cook Aerodrome Automatic Weather Station 60 km from Okarito Beach). 3.3m 10s swell from the W with a 1.7m 16s long period groundswell, also from the W. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Okarito Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Okarito Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Okarito Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Okarito 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 (Okarito 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 Okarito 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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