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Pohara Beach surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 07 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pohara Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pohara Beach sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohara Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pohara Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 10th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohara Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 110mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 13 | W 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | E 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | |
92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 12:36PM4.15m | 00:45AM4.29m | 1:25PM3.99m | 1:32AM4.03m | 2:23PM3.85m | 2:36AM3.85m | 3:31PM3.79m | 3:53AM3.85m | 4:39PM3.83m | 5:06AM4.03m | 5:44PM4.00m | 6:05AM4.31m | 6:43PM4.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM1.43m | 6:43AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.56m | 7:39AM1.72m | 8:24PM1.66m | 8:50AM1.84m | 9:28PM1.71m | 10:11AM1.79m | 10:42PM1.65m | 11:23AM1.57m | 11:51PM1.46m | 12:18PM1.26m | 00:47AM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
4 | 19 | 40 | 14 | 28 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | NW 15 | — | NW 15 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NNW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
 kJ | 5 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | 657 | 341 | 164 | 21 | 153 | 114 | 97 | 51 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 14 | — | N 12 | N 11 | NE 6 | W 14 | W 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 73 | 28 | 4 | 19 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 20 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NNW 10 | — | NE 4 | — | NW 8 | N 12 | — | E 5 | W 14 | W 21 | W 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | NW 17 | NW 10 | WSW 2 | NW 10 | NW 13 | W 2 | — | NW 8 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 92 | 212 | 540 | 636 | 1331 | 1203 | 11 | 1039 | 1 | 113 | 261 | 2 | — | 16 | — | — | 5 | 21 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 229 | 179 | 193 | 234 | 179 | 46 | 157 | 171 | 157 | 171 | 183 | 154 | 147 | 37 | 37 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
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Information about the Pohara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pohara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pohara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pohara 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 (Pohara 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 Pohara 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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