Westport Breakwater surf break

Westport Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 15 Feb 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
19.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 21st Feb)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 21st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
!
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
!
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!
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.5
W
0.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312111111111111111917161514715813131514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)158110167448074273022651701352053334412561652362884271679144522641439
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
5
E
5
NE
10
WNW
5
S
0
SW
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
0
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
glassoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
2.86
11:02AM
2.98
11:24PM
2.99
11:38AM
3.13
12:00AM
3.10
12:13PM
3.23
12:35AM
3.16
12:48PM
3.29
1:11AM
3.18
1:25PM
3.28
1:48AM
3.14
2:04PM
3.22
2:27AM
3.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
0.76
4:56AM
0.69
5:13PM
0.59
5:32AM
0.53
5:49PM
0.43
6:06AM
0.41
6:25PM
0.31
6:41AM
0.32
7:01PM
0.25
7:16AM
0.29
7:39PM
0.25
7:54AM
0.32
8:19PM
0.32
8:35AM
0.41
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03
Sunset8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:32--8:31--8:30--
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211517201519191519181519191620191417171218
Feels °C (?)161114171217171518171418181616141013131016
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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.

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