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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary Surf Forecast
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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary surfForecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary this week:
The surf forecast for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 363 | 134 | 177 | 174 | 130 | 120 | 44 | 39 | 45 | 103 | 167 | 118 | 86 | 68 | 50 | 61 | 132 | 146 | 282 | 505 | 945 | 1910 | 2028 | 1399 | 560 | 454 | 493 | 313 | 627 | 383 | 424 | 368 | 334 | 349 | 314 | 500 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:01PM 2.23 | 10:20AM 2.05 | 10:55PM 2.15 | 11:15AM 1.95 | 11:50PM 2.06 | 12:13PM 1.84 | 12:48AM 1.96 | 1:13PM 1.75 | 1:47AM 1.88 | 2:15PM 1.69 | 2:44AM 1.82 | 3:15PM 1.67 | 3:38AM 1.79 | 4:11PM 1.68 | 4:28AM 1.78 | 5:01PM 1.72 | 5:13AM 1.78 | 5:46PM 1.77 | 5:56AM 1.80 | 6:28PM 1.83 | 6:37AM 1.81 | 7:08PM 1.88 | 7:18AM 1.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:20AM 0.13 | 4:38PM 0.05 | 5:15AM 0.22 | 5:32PM 0.16 | 6:12AM 0.30 | 6:28PM 0.27 | 7:10AM 0.38 | 7:25PM 0.37 | 8:09AM 0.43 | 8:24PM 0.44 | 9:06AM 0.45 | 9:21PM 0.49 | 9:59AM 0.44 | 10:15PM 0.51 | 10:48AM 0.41 | 11:05PM 0.50 | 11:32AM 0.37 | 11:52PM 0.48 | 12:13PM 0.33 | 12:36AM 0.45 | 12:53PM 0.30 | 1:18AM 0.42 | 1:33PM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 12 | 25 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary 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 (Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary) 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 Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary 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.
Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary is 94 km (58 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Great Barrier Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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