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Napier - The Reef surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 17 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Napier - The Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Napier - The Reef in the next 12 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Napier - The Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 17 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 82 | 178 | 281 | 271 | 337 | 173 | 115 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 1.59 | 9:35AM 1.46 | 9:52PM 1.56 | 10:19AM 1.44 | 10:41PM 1.53 | 11:04AM 1.43 | 11:32PM 1.53 | 11:53AM 1.45 | 12:24AM 1.55 | 12:45PM 1.49 | 1:16AM 1.60 | 1:42PM 1.56 | 2:10AM 1.67 | 2:40PM 1.66 | 3:07AM 1.73 | 3:37PM 1.77 | 4:05AM 1.78 | 4:35PM 1.87 | 5:05AM 1.82 | 5:33PM 1.94 | 6:04AM 1.84 | 6:31PM 1.98 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:52PM 0.41 | 3:31AM 0.36 | 3:37PM 0.38 | 4:17AM 0.31 | 4:25PM 0.34 | 5:03AM 0.28 | 5:14PM 0.31 | 5:51AM 0.24 | 6:05PM 0.28 | 6:41AM 0.22 | 6:58PM 0.26 | 7:32AM 0.19 | 7:56PM 0.24 | 8:25AM 0.18 | 8:56PM 0.22 | 9:20AM 0.18 | 9:56PM 0.19 | 10:19AM 0.18 | 10:55PM 0.17 | 11:19AM 0.17 | 11:54PM 0.15 | 12:17PM 0.16 | 12:52AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Napier - The Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Napier - The Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Napier - The Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Napier - The Reef 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 (Napier - The Reef) 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 Napier - The Reef 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.
Napier - The Reef is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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