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Okarito Beach Surf Forecast
/ West Coast South Island (21 surf breaks) /
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Okarito Beach surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 25 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Okarito Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Okarito Beach sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okarito Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okarito Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 | |
286 | 229 | 113 | 72 | 42 | 43 | 70 | 80 | 198 | 101 | 101 | 138 | 120 | 156 | 184 | 133 | 133 | 75 | 509 | 1697 | 4286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.86m | 7:12AM1.93m | 7:40PM1.88m | 8:03AM1.96m | 8:28PM1.93m | 8:49AM1.99m | 9:11PM1.99m | 9:30AM2.03m | 9:50PM2.05m | 10:09AM2.06m | 10:26PM2.09m | 10:46AM2.08m | 11:02PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.55m | 00:56AM0.59m | 1:26PM0.55m | 1:51AM0.57m | 2:16PM0.54m | 2:39AM0.53m | 3:00PM0.52m | 3:21AM0.50m | 3:41PM0.49m | 4:01AM0.47m | 4:20PM0.48m | 4:38AM0.46m | 4:57PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 68 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | N 6 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 |
 kJ | 286 | 229 | 113 | 72 | 42 | 25 | 70 | 48 | 198 | 59 | 84 | 138 | 64 | 40 | 184 | 133 | 133 | 36 | 509 | 1697 | 4286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 11 | NE 4 | N 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 30 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 69 | 80 | 4 | 101 | 101 | 69 | 120 | 156 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 29 | 29 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | WSW 11 | N 7 | NNE 3 | N 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 128 | 122 | 160 |
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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 16 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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