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Paekakariki Surf Forecast
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Paekakariki surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paekakariki this week:
The surf forecast for Paekakariki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paekakariki in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 5th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 5th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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 kJ (?) | 20 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 200 | 462 | 177 | 129 | 290 | 33 | 49 | 755 | 1152 | 486 | 346 | 335 | 347 | 318 | 129 | 273 | 385 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:15PM 1.39 | 8:51AM 1.40 | 9:05PM 1.57 | 9:35AM 1.57 | 9:48PM 1.74 | 10:13AM 1.73 | 10:27PM 1.88 | 10:51AM 1.86 | 11:06PM 1.97 | 11:28AM 1.93 | 11:45PM 1.99 | 12:06PM 1.95 | 12:24AM 1.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:25PM 0.56 | 2:58AM 0.39 | 3:12PM 0.38 | 3:39AM 0.20 | 3:51PM 0.22 | 4:15AM 0.04 | 4:27PM 0.07 | 4:49AM -0.06 | 5:01PM -0.03 | 5:22AM -0.11 | 5:36PM -0.08 | 5:55AM -0.10 | 6:10PM -0.06 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wellington
Recent cross-onshore wind has turned cross-shore at Paekakariki (light winds from the WSW at Kapiti Aeromodellers 1 km from Paekakariki). A 0.6m windswell from the NW
Actual: 42 min ago
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Information about the Paekakariki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paekakariki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Paekakariki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paekakariki 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 (Paekakariki) 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 Paekakariki 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.
Paekakariki is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Paraparaumu. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paraparaumu. Paraparaumu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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