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Warrington Surf Forecast
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Warrington surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.2° C
(Which is 3.1°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 Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warrington in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 666 | 242 | 166 | 113 | 147 | 257 | 209 | 116 | 37 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | on | on | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 1.81 | 1:20PM 1.73 | 1:48AM 1.83 | 2:08PM 1.77 | 2:34AM 1.84 | 2:53PM 1.79 | 3:16AM 1.82 | 3:36PM 1.79 | 3:57AM 1.79 | 4:17PM 1.78 | 4:37AM 1.74 | 4:58PM 1.75 | 5:18AM 1.68 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:33PM 0.18 | 7:08AM 0.21 | 7:26PM 0.14 | 7:57AM 0.18 | 8:15PM 0.12 | 8:42AM 0.15 | 9:01PM 0.12 | 9:24AM 0.15 | 9:44PM 0.14 | 10:05AM 0.17 | 10:27PM 0.19 | 10:46AM 0.21 | 11:10PM 0.25 | 11:28AM 0.27 | |||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | ||
| Sunset | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | ||
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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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