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Otakaha Stream Surf Forecast
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Otakaha Stream surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Otakaha Stream surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otakaha Stream sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otakaha Stream this week:
The surf forecast for Otakaha Stream over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otakaha Stream in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 10th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 11th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otakaha Stream over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
59 | 240 | 192 | 322 | 226 | 145 | 102 | 71 | 69 | 35 | 38 | 70 | 31 | 34 | 123 | 419 | 551 | 784 | 5502 | 4555 | 2933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:03PM1.56m | 8:33AM1.47m | 8:44PM1.54m | 9:15AM1.46m | 9:26PM1.52m | 9:54AM1.45m | 10:08PM1.50m | 10:33AM1.44m | 10:52PM1.50m | 11:12AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.51m | 11:55AM1.45m | 00:20AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.64m | 2:38AM0.59m | 2:32PM0.62m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:14PM0.59m | 4:02AM0.50m | 3:55PM0.55m | 4:41AM0.47m | 4:35PM0.52m | 5:19AM0.44m | 5:16PM0.49m | 5:57AM0.43m | 5:57PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
12 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | ENE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 12 | 240 | 192 | 322 | 226 | 145 | 102 | 71 | 35 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 14 | 419 | 551 | 59 | 73 | 4555 | 2933 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 12 | — | ENE 11 | S 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 8 | 64 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 32 | 69 | 35 | 2 | 70 | 2 | 34 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 109 | — | 70 | 498 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | — | ENE 9 | S 11 | — | — | ENE 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NW 6 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 59 | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | — | — | — | 70 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 49 | 66 | 129 | 145 | 115 | 63 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 49 | 87 | 191 | 386 | 437 | 123 | — | 49 | 784 | 5502 | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 148 | 135 | 84 | 10 | 0 | 158 | 125 | 111 | 81 |
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Information about the Otakaha Stream Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otakaha Stream provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otakaha Stream can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otakaha Stream 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 (Otakaha Stream) 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 Otakaha Stream 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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