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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 Wednesday 14 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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 14th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
1
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)101010101514131112111111111111111111141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1881961631432426685062393442962301401261098782828281110195
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
SSE
0
WSW
5
W
5
ESE
10
E
5
NE
5
ESE
5
ESE
20
W
10
ESE
5
E
10
NW
5
ESE
5
NW
10
W
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassglassglassoffcross-
off		offglasscross-
on		offglassonoffglassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46PM
2.60
9:15AM
2.64
9:38PM
2.70
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:35PM
1.13
3:02AM
1.11
3:29PM
1.07
3:55AM
1.03
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
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-9:08--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:06--9:05-
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3224-219-2332---1------
Temp. °C131415192016171615151615191815181714171815
Feels °C (?)131514201916181716141515161514151513151716
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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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