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Pourere Beach Surf Forecast
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Pourere Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pourere Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pourere Beach sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pourere Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pourere Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pourere Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pourere Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1003 | 1043 | 708 | 446 | 372 | 329 | 322 | 273 | 315 | 383 | 522 | 990 | 1057 | 4166 | 7357 | 1491 | 772 | 352 | 476 | 413 | 386 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:58AM 1.29 | 10:19PM 1.36 | 10:42AM 1.26 | 11:03PM 1.34 | 11:26AM 1.23 | 11:48PM 1.32 | 12:11PM 1.21 | 12:34AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:09PM 0.29 | 4:41AM 0.29 | 4:52PM 0.31 | 5:25AM 0.31 | 5:36PM 0.33 | 6:10AM 0.32 | 6:20PM 0.33 | 6:55AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 11 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
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Information about the Pourere Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pourere Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pourere Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pourere 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 (Pourere 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 Pourere 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.
Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Pourere Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Hastings which is 79 km (49 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Napier, 96 km (60 miles) away.
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