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Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast
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Wharariki Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
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 (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 161 | 108 | 73 | 259 | 125 | 121 | 212 | 202 | 193 | 187 | 184 | 267 | 581 | 581 | 496 | 377 | 356 | 222 | 361 | 830 | 390 | 308 | 755 | 489 | 267 | 257 | 1230 | 1932 | 2161 | 2109 | 1652 | 2299 | 1653 | 1249 | 1036 | 572 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:36AM 3.42 | 12:01AM 3.45 | 12:24PM 3.23 | 12:50AM 3.27 | 1:16PM 3.00 | 1:43AM 3.06 | 2:13PM 2.77 | 2:43AM 2.84 | 3:18PM 2.57 | 3:51AM 2.69 | 4:31PM 2.47 | 5:03AM 2.61 | 5:43PM 2.47 | 6:08AM 2.63 | 6:44PM 2.55 | 7:03AM 2.69 | 7:33PM 2.66 | 7:48AM 2.77 | 8:15PM 2.78 | 8:28AM 2.85 | 8:52PM 2.90 | 9:05AM 2.92 | 9:27PM 2.99 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:48PM -0.03 | 6:17AM 0.08 | 6:37PM 0.17 | 7:08AM 0.28 | 7:28PM 0.40 | 8:04AM 0.50 | 8:25PM 0.62 | 9:07AM 0.70 | 9:30PM 0.80 | 10:17AM 0.81 | 10:41PM 0.89 | 11:27AM 0.83 | 11:50PM 0.89 | 12:29PM 0.77 | 12:49AM 0.82 | 1:20PM 0.67 | 1:39AM 0.73 | 2:02PM 0.56 | 2:21AM 0.62 | 2:40PM 0.47 | 2:59AM 0.53 | 3:16PM 0.40 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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