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Westport Breakwater surf break

Westport Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Westport Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westport Breakwater sea temperature is
18.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westport Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport Breakwater in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 23rd Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
WSW
1.2
NNW
Period(s) (?)131312111111111111111111111113121212202013
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)440390297285230173135135143107105107143107195178164121287395539
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SW
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
S
5
ESE
10
W
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
W
5
E
0
NNW
15
W
5
ESE
10
N
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
W
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglassonoffglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		offcrossonglassglasscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
2.76
10:25PM
2.82
10:47AM
2.89
11:07PM
2.92
11:26AM
3.00
11:47PM
3.01
12:03PM
3.09
12:24AM
3.06
12:38PM
3.15
1:00AM
3.09
1:14PM
3.18
1:37AM
3.08
1:50PM
3.16
2:14AM
3.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
0.98
4:40AM
0.93
4:57PM
0.87
5:20AM
0.82
5:36PM
0.76
5:56AM
0.71
6:13PM
0.66
6:32AM
0.62
6:49PM
0.56
7:07AM
0.55
7:26PM
0.50
7:43AM
0.51
8:05PM
0.47
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:24--
Sunset-9:07--9:07--9:07--9:06--9:05--9:05--9:04-
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
42-141--------------32
Temp. °C171615171615191815191914191915181915201915
Feels °C (?)171516161515161615171713181716181815191914
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Information about the Westport Breakwater Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Westport Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Westport Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westport Breakwater 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 (Westport Breakwater) 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 Westport Breakwater 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.

Are you planning a holiday in West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Westport Breakwater, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 145 km (90 miles) away.

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