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Propellers surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 11 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Propellers this week:
The surf forecast for Propellers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Propellers in the next 12 days are 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 14th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Propellers over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 47 | 43 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 77 | 69 | 60 | 50 | 71 | 115 | 74 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 35 | 52 | 31 | 40 | 55 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:35PM 1.73 | 9:53AM 1.86 | 10:30PM 1.72 | 10:48AM 1.84 | 11:23PM 1.70 | 11:45AM 1.80 | 12:15AM 1.66 | 12:41PM 1.75 | 1:08AM 1.61 | 1:36PM 1.70 | 2:03AM 1.57 | 2:28PM 1.65 | 2:58AM 1.54 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:29PM 0.50 | 3:47AM 0.53 | 4:27PM 0.47 | 4:42AM 0.50 | 5:22PM 0.46 | 5:36AM 0.49 | 6:14PM 0.46 | 6:29AM 0.49 | 7:04PM 0.48 | 7:21AM 0.51 | 7:53PM 0.52 | 8:13AM 0.54 | 8:40PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wellington
The wind is still cross-off at Propellers (strong winds from the N at Wellington Airport 2 km from Propellers). 0.2m 10s swell from the SSW with a 0.2m 15s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Propellers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Propellers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Propellers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Propellers 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 (Propellers) 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 Propellers 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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