Seconds (White Rock) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.59° S 175.35° E

Seconds (White Rock) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Seconds (White Rock) sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.4° 

Seconds (White Rock) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Seconds (White Rock) surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 3,542 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seconds (White Rock) this week:

The surf forecast for Seconds (White Rock) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Seconds (White Rock) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1PM. 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 (Nov 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 31st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 31st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seconds (White Rock) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
16
0.8
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14
0.5
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12
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1.7
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
233
83
82
293
597
460
292
179
620
1191
1003
1161
1206
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2684
3370
1483
611
270
298
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
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NW
50
NW
35
SSW
10
S
15
N
30
NW
45
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NW
15
S
20
NW
35
WNW
10
WNW
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WNW
15
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SE
20
NNE
35
NNW
50
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:19AM1.60m
5:51PM1.60m
6:14AM1.68m
6:50PM1.63m
7:11AM1.75m
7:48PM1.65m
8:06AM1.82m
8:45PM1.67m
9:01AM1.86m
9:40PM1.69m
9:56AM1.86m
10:32PM1.69m
10:52AM1.84m
11:24PM1.68m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.50m
00:09AM0.54m
12:37PM0.48m
1:07AM0.50m
1:40PM0.43m
2:02AM0.45m
2:40PM0.37m
2:55AM0.38m
3:37PM0.30m
3:48AM0.32m
4:32PM0.25m
4:43AM0.26m
5:24PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Seconds (White Rock) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Seconds (White Rock) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seconds (White Rock) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seconds (White Rock) 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 (Seconds (White Rock)) 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 Seconds (White Rock) 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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