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Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast
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Waiwakaiho surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiwakaiho this week:
The surf forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 31) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 510 | 512 | 988 | 724 | 445 | 454 | 341 | 557 | 2405 | 1177 | 1316 | 2839 | 1456 | 1190 | 648 | 684 | 573 | 388 | 736 | 1103 | 951 | 737 | 547 | 331 | 163 | 110 | 67 | 66 | 138 | 120 | 107 | 99 | 85 | 96 | 90 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM 2.87 | 2:30AM 2.92 | 3:05PM 2.74 | 3:28AM 2.73 | 4:10PM 2.62 | 4:36AM 2.57 | 5:22PM 2.57 | 5:51AM 2.50 | 6:35PM 2.60 | 7:02AM 2.52 | 7:39PM 2.69 | 8:02AM 2.60 | 8:32PM 2.80 | 8:52AM 2.70 | 9:17PM 2.91 | 9:34AM 2.79 | 9:57PM 3.00 | 10:13AM 2.86 | 10:33PM 3.05 | 10:49AM 2.89 | 11:08PM 3.06 | 11:24AM 2.89 | 11:41PM 3.03 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:23PM 0.37 | 8:57AM 0.36 | 9:22PM 0.55 | 9:56AM 0.51 | 10:29PM 0.69 | 11:02AM 0.62 | 11:41PM 0.76 | 12:11PM 0.66 | 12:51AM 0.74 | 1:16PM 0.62 | 1:53AM 0.66 | 2:12PM 0.54 | 2:46AM 0.55 | 3:01PM 0.44 | 3:31AM 0.45 | 3:44PM 0.35 | 4:11AM 0.36 | 4:23PM 0.29 | 4:48AM 0.31 | 4:59PM 0.27 | 5:24AM 0.30 | 5:33PM 0.30 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 7 | - | 1 | 29 | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waiwakaiho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waiwakaiho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiwakaiho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiwakaiho 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 (Waiwakaiho) 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 Waiwakaiho 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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