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Wharariki Beach surf break

Wharariki Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Wharariki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wharariki Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 22nd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, near gales from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
1.6
W
1.5
WNW
2.2
W
1.9
W
2.4
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)11111120181616877913131415141414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93948911921912901025675347623455865987168613961340769518503272565
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
15
W
20
W
30
WNW
40
W
40
W
45
W
45
WSW
45
W
55
WSW
10
SSW
5
N
45
W
45
W
45
W
55
W
5
SSW
5
N
20
WNW
45
WSW
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoncrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
3.11
11:39AM
3.32
11:58PM
3.22
12:15PM
3.42
12:34AM
3.29
12:51PM
3.44
1:12AM
3.30
1:28PM
3.39
1:51AM
3.24
2:09PM
3.27
2:34AM
3.12
2:54PM
3.09
3:23AM
2.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29AM
0.18
5:53PM
0.09
6:05AM
0.08
6:29PM
-0.00
6:42AM
0.04
7:06PM
-0.02
7:20AM
0.07
7:44PM
0.04
8:01AM
0.17
8:26PM
0.17
8:46AM
0.33
9:12PM
0.36
9:38AM
0.53
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03
Sunset8:30--8:28--8:27--8:25--8:23--8:22--8:21--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1-------1------
Temp. °C181718181717181718181515161718181616161617
Feels °C (?)121415121010119977146987101512911
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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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