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Ward Beach Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Ward Beach surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 11 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 11th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 14th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 14th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days.
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 40 | 107 | 302 | 465 | 346 | 250 | 203 | 276 | 655 | 1359 | 868 | 409 | 344 | 212 | 162 | 127 | 44 | 70 | 42 | 43 | 156 | 220 | 149 | 250 | 286 | 199 | 209 | 146 | 175 | 522 | 925 | 2682 | 2032 | 2322 | 1894 | 1181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:49PM 1.25 | 5:10AM 1.21 | 5:35PM 1.29 | 5:58AM 1.22 | 6:21PM 1.33 | 6:45AM 1.23 | 7:06PM 1.36 | 7:30AM 1.23 | 7:49PM 1.37 | 8:13AM 1.23 | 8:32PM 1.38 | 8:56AM 1.23 | 9:14PM 1.38 | 9:37AM 1.22 | 9:56PM 1.38 | 10:20AM 1.21 | 10:39PM 1.37 | 11:04AM 1.21 | 11:25PM 1.37 | 11:52AM 1.23 | 12:14AM 1.37 | 12:43PM 1.26 | 1:06AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:18PM 0.28 | 11:33AM 0.27 | 12:05AM 0.26 | 12:17PM 0.25 | 12:50AM 0.23 | 12:59PM 0.24 | 1:33AM 0.21 | 1:41PM 0.23 | 2:15AM 0.20 | 2:22PM 0.23 | 2:57AM 0.20 | 3:02PM 0.22 | 3:37AM 0.20 | 3:42PM 0.22 | 4:19AM 0.19 | 4:24PM 0.21 | 5:02AM 0.19 | 5:08PM 0.20 | 5:47AM 0.18 | 5:57PM 0.19 | 6:36AM 0.16 | 6:52PM 0.18 | 7:29AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 |
| Sunset | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ward Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward 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 (Ward 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 Ward 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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