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Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

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 Tuesday (Oct 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 04) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 3rd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 3rd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 3rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 559 | 2228 | 2883 | 2537 | 1405 | 400 | 415 | 187 | 54 | 234 | 312 | 294 | 690 | 1540 | 1999 | 2130 | 2234 | 1509 | 875 | 2398 | 1606 | 1074 | 460 | 592 | 897 | 1386 | 1999 | 1371 | 2289 | 1373 | 1484 | 301 | 524 | 207 | 146 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:41PM 3.48 | 12:59AM 3.41 | 1:22PM 3.33 | 1:42AM 3.17 | 2:05PM 3.11 | 2:26AM 2.90 | 2:51PM 2.87 | 3:15AM 2.64 | 3:46PM 2.63 | 4:17AM 2.41 | 4:55PM 2.45 | 5:36AM 2.29 | 6:18PM 2.40 | 6:59AM 2.31 | 7:32PM 2.47 | 8:04AM 2.43 | 8:26PM 2.62 | 8:52AM 2.60 | 9:09PM 2.79 | 9:31AM 2.78 | 9:46PM 2.94 | 10:06AM 2.94 | 10:19PM 3.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:52PM -0.03 | 7:13AM 0.01 | 7:35PM 0.17 | 7:54AM 0.25 | 8:20PM 0.42 | 8:39AM 0.53 | 9:09PM 0.69 | 9:30AM 0.79 | 10:08PM 0.92 | 10:33AM 1.00 | 11:22PM 1.07 | 11:52AM 1.09 | 12:43AM 1.07 | 1:10PM 1.05 | 1:51AM 0.95 | 2:10PM 0.91 | 2:42AM 0.77 | 2:57PM 0.73 | 3:22AM 0.59 | 3:36PM 0.56 | 3:58AM 0.41 | 4:12PM 0.42 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 29 |
Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 5 | 2 | -1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri 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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