Current weather conditions and live observations for Punakaiki based on the nearest weather station observations (including METAR, SYNOP, ship and quickscat wind data). This is the most reliable place on surf-forecast.com to see what is happening with the weather in Punakaiki right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near Punakaiki
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ratanui 8 km S20 m above sea level 32 minutes ago | Dry | 5.7 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Charleston 25 km NNE23 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | light winds from the E (7 km/h at 90°) | 1 °C | - | - -- - | |
Nelson Creek 35 km SSE67 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | wind obs. (7 kph from 0 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 4 °C | - | - -- - | |
37 km NNE63 m above sea level 30 minutes ago | Dry | light winds from the E (11 km/h at 90°) | 5.9 °C | - | - -- - | |
42 km NNE46 m above sea level 30 minutes ago | No weather report | light winds from the SE (15 km/h at 135°) | - °C | - | - -- - | |
44 km NNE3 m above sea level 35 minutes ago | Dry | calm (2 km/h at 135°) | 3.8 °C | - | - -- - | |
Ahaura Rv at Gorge 48 km SE107 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | (- km/h at -°) | - °C | - | - -- - | |
Lake Brunner 51 km SSE104 m above sea level 40 minutes ago | Dry | calm (2 km/h at 45°) | 4 °C | - | - -- - | |
Powerhouse Rd 51 km NE38 m above sea level 31 minutes ago | No weather report | calm (0 km/h at 0°) | 4.7 °C | - | - -- - | |
Ngakawau 72 km NE1 m above sea level 37 minutes ago | Dry | moderate winds from the E (22 km/h at 90°) | 2.7 °C | - | - -- - |
* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. We also include passing Ship data if it is recorded close to Punakaiki and within an acceptable time window.

(0 km/h at 90°)