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Westport Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
16.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport Breakwater in the next 12 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 14th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
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!
0
!
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1
4
3
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNW
1.4
N
0.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
W
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1110117910101214171616141412121111121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)164377205225921107091418371700252918721193746254374317243143161156140
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
W
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
10
S
10
SSW
25
SW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSE
5
SE
15
WSW
5
ESE
5
E
5
WNW
5
NE
5
E
10
W
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		offglassoncross-
off		glassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:36PM
2.31
8:10AM
2.38
8:39PM
2.44
9:06AM
2.56
9:31PM
2.61
9:51AM
2.76
10:15PM
2.80
10:30AM
2.96
10:54PM
2.97
11:07AM
3.14
11:30PM
3.12
11:43AM
3.27
12:06AM
3.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:22PM
1.12
1:55AM
1.09
2:29PM
1.00
2:56AM
0.93
3:21PM
0.81
3:43AM
0.74
4:04PM
0.59
4:23AM
0.54
4:42PM
0.39
5:00AM
0.37
5:19PM
0.22
5:36AM
0.23
5:55PM
0.10
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--
Sunset-7:58--7:55--7:54--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:47-
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1153--------------3---
Temp. °C181815171714181913181813181814181815181915
Feels °C (?)191912121212151510141511161614171815181915
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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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