Current weather conditions and live observations for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots 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 Rapahoe/Chimney Pots right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near Rapahoe/Chimney Pots
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ratanui 22 km NNE20 m above sea level 36 minutes ago | Dry | 18.1 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Nelson Creek 23 km E67 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | wind obs. (22 kph from 180 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 12 °C | - | - -- - | |
Lake Brunner 29 km SE104 m above sea level 40 minutes ago | Dry | moderate winds from the W (24 km/h at 270°) | 13 °C | - | - -- - | |
HokitikaAeroAws 43 km S40 m above sea level 40 minutes ago | fresh winds from the WSW (35 km/h at 250°) | 12.5 °C | 10 km | 10 km no observation | ||
50 km S2 m above sea level 30 minutes ago | Dry | fresh winds from the SW (35 km/h at 225°) | 12.3 °C | - | - -- - | |
Charleston 54 km NNE23 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | moderate winds from the SW (28 km/h at 225°) | 14 °C | - | - -- - | |
Styx Rv at Mt Browning 60 km S1121 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | (- km/h at -°) | - °C | - | - -- - | |
66 km NNE63 m above sea level 30 minutes ago | Dry | fresh winds from the SW (33 km/h at 225°) | 12.3 °C | - | - -- - | |
68 km S66 m above sea level 42 minutes ago | Dry | light winds from the SW (9 km/h at 225°) | 13.1 °C | - | - -- - | |
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre 69 km SSE737 m above sea level 30 minutes ago | - | light winds from the N (17 km/h at 0°) | - °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 Rapahoe/Chimney Pots and within an acceptable time window.

(2 km/h at 225°)