Warrington surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 May 2026 NZST
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Warrington surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Warrington sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warrington this week:

The surf forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warrington in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
13
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
201
190
83
52
114
121
113
102
68
68
39
39
34
18
18
17
7
7
9
7
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
NW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
W
5
SE
5
WSW
5
W
5
ESE
10
NNE
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:05PM1.50m
9:26AM1.40m
9:54PM1.52m
10:15AM1.45m
10:41PM1.57m
11:02AM1.53m
11:28PM1.62m
11:50AM1.63m
00:15AM1.69m
12:39PM1.74m
1:03AM1.75m
1:29PM1.85m
1:53AM1.81m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.47m
3:26AM0.48m
3:38PM0.43m
4:11AM0.43m
4:24PM0.37m
4:54AM0.36m
5:11PM0.30m
5:38AM0.28m
5:59PM0.23m
6:24AM0.20m
6:49PM0.16m
7:12AM0.13m
7:41PM0.12m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:48
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
2
1
Temp °C
14
15
12
8
6
6
11
13
11
12
12
10
14
15
11
11
11
7
9
9
6
11
13
8
1
-1
1
6
8
6
7
6
4
11
12
8
10
10
5
8
7
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
2.3
SSW
14
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.7
S
11
2.1
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
13
2
S
12
2.2
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
365
201
1984
83
52
2723
1592
1190
701
1735
2639
2338
1556
1144
1095
2061
2061
1121
531
377
105
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
8
1
ENE
10
0.3
NE
14
0.3
ENE
14
0.6
ENE
13
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
16
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
181
81
190
32
39
114
121
113
102
68
68
39
362
308
249
18
17
7
7
7
95
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
S
24
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
163
28
98
39
34
18
7
9
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
3.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
4
SSW
13
0.6
W
4
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
46
4477
2907
3042
4963
9
5081
4697
4159
2003
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
1
0
151
294
1
0
1
0
1
0
52
10
15
15
15
15
15
1
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
6
9
4
4
4
4
1
8
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
5
3
9
9
4
4
4
4
9
9
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Warrington Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Warrington provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Warrington can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warrington 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 (Warrington) 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 Warrington 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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