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Westport Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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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
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westport Breakwater this week:
The surf forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westport Breakwater in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 992 | 1928 | 3094 | 3556 | 2537 | 1522 | 766 | 384 | 384 | 384 | 303 | 1111 | 712 | 859 | 1920 | 1730 | 1378 | 757 | 673 | 975 | 643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:00PM 2.59 | 6:35AM 2.61 | 7:18PM 2.59 | 7:52AM 2.68 | 8:27PM 2.67 | 8:56AM 2.82 | 9:25PM 2.79 | 9:47AM 2.96 | 10:12PM 2.90 | 10:30AM 3.06 | 10:52PM 2.99 | 11:09AM 3.12 | 11:29PM 3.05 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:37AM 0.85 | 12:13AM 0.97 | 1:00PM 0.86 | 1:34AM 0.93 | 2:12PM 0.76 | 2:42AM 0.79 | 3:12PM 0.61 | 3:36AM 0.62 | 4:00PM 0.47 | 4:21AM 0.47 | 4:42PM 0.36 | 5:00AM 0.36 | 5:20PM 0.30 | ||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - |
Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
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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 16 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.
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