Westport Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° S 171.64° E

Westport Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport Breakwater sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.6° 

Westport Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westport Breakwater surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period with WSW swell.

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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport Breakwater in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport Breakwater over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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WSW
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1.8
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Energy kJ
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15
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25
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High Tide
1:34PM3.12m
1:53AM3.16m
2:19PM2.95m
2:41AM2.97m
3:05PM2.78m
3:31AM2.78m
3:56PM2.63m
4:27AM2.62m
4:52PM2.52m
5:28AM2.52m
5:56PM2.47m
6:31AM2.50m
7:01PM2.50m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.39m
8:10AM0.42m
8:26PM0.56m
8:57AM0.62m
9:15PM0.75m
9:45AM0.82m
10:08PM0.94m
10:38AM0.99m
11:09PM1.08m
11:38AM1.13m
00:15AM1.16m
12:44PM1.19m
1:20AM1.17m
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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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