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 1 hour ago | Dry | 13.7 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Nelson Creek 23 km E67 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | wind obs. (6 kph from 315 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 10 °C | - | - -- - | |
Lake Brunner 29 km SE104 m above sea level 2 hours ago | calm (4 km/h at 90°) | 9 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Ahaura Rv at Gorge 41 km E107 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | (- km/h at -°) | - °C | - | - -- - | |
HokitikaAeroAws 43 km S40 m above sea level 3 hours ago | moderate winds from the NE (26 km/h at 40°) | 10.3 °C | 2 km | 2 km no observation | ||
50 km S2 m above sea level 1 hour ago | moderate winds from the NE (28 km/h at 45°) | 10.7 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Charleston 54 km NNE23 m above sea level 2 hours ago | Dry | light winds from the NE (9 km/h at 45°) | 10 °C | - | - -- - | |
66 km NNE63 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the E (11 km/h at 90°) | 9.8 °C | - | - -- - | ||
68 km S66 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the SE (7 km/h at 135°) | 10.6 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre 69 km SSE737 m above sea level 1 hour ago | - | light winds from the NW (17 km/h at 315°) | - °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.

(- km/h at -°)