Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – West Coast (6 surf breaks) / New Zealand (440 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (40.51° S 172.67° E)
Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - West Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Wharariki Beach (calm at Whanganui Inlet Weather NZ 9 km from Wharariki Beach).
Actual: 59 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wharariki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 15th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
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| Chill °C (?) |
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Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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WNW | WNW | W | WNW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | W | W |
| 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 1622 | 527 | 455 | 257 | 403 | 251 | 2316 | 4112 | 2896 | 2285 | 1555 | 1443 | 1401 | 875 | 1256 | 1348 | 1065 | 1756 | 1322 | 801 | 510 | 496 | 482 | 423 | 340 | 212 | 153 | 119 | 61 | 319 | 375 | 2982 | 1990 | 1069 | 633 | 465 |
SE | WSW | W | W | WSW | W | W | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | WSW | W | WSW | WSW | W | WSW | NW | NNE | NNE | ESE | WNW | N | SSW | WSW | SSW | W | NNW | NW | NNE | E | SE | ESE | SE | SE | SSE |
| glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
11:38PM 3.16 | 11:52AM 3.08 | 12:11AM 3.07 | 12:26PM 2.96 | 12:46AM 2.95 | 1:02PM 2.81 | 1:25AM 2.81 | 1:43PM 2.65 | 2:10AM 2.66 | 2:33PM 2.51 | 3:06AM 2.54 | 3:38PM 2.41 | 4:15AM 2.50 | 4:54PM 2.41 | 5:30AM 2.57 | 6:08PM 2.54 | 6:36AM 2.75 | 7:10PM 2.76 | 7:32AM 2.99 | 8:02PM 3.01 | 8:22AM 3.24 | 8:50PM 3.26 | 9:08AM 3.45 | |||||||||||||
5:46AM 0.32 | 6:01PM 0.32 | 6:20AM 0.43 | 6:35PM 0.44 | 6:56AM 0.56 | 7:11PM 0.59 | 7:36AM 0.71 | 7:54PM 0.75 | 8:24AM 0.86 | 8:46PM 0.88 | 9:25AM 0.96 | 9:52PM 0.96 | 10:39AM 0.96 | 11:08PM 0.94 | 11:53AM 0.84 | 12:18AM 0.81 | 12:56PM 0.63 | 1:18AM 0.59 | 1:50PM 0.36 | 2:10AM 0.35 | 2:38PM 0.11 | 2:58AM 0.13 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Farewell Spit which is 7 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Wharariki Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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| clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | mod. rain | heavy rain | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | cloudy | light rain | heavy rain | risk thund- der | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | risk thund- der | some clouds | rain shwrs |
| - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 43 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 |
| 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Wharariki Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wharariki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wharariki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wharariki Beach 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 (Wharariki Beach) 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 Wharariki Beach 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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