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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary Surf Forecast
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Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary surf Forecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand
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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 (Apr 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okiwi - Whangapoua Estuary over the next 12 days.
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 43 | 71 | 181 | 446 | 424 | 416 | 341 | 402 | 627 | 511 | 415 | 553 | 973 | 1342 | 1464 | 1452 | 2445 | 1768 | 1222 | 533 | 367 | 208 | 130 | 96 | 92 | 85 | 62 | 86 | 48 | 71 | 61 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:40PM 1.90 | 7:51AM 1.88 | 8:19PM 1.93 | 8:29AM 1.88 | 8:58PM 1.95 | 9:08AM 1.87 | 9:37PM 1.94 | 9:48AM 1.84 | 10:19PM 1.93 | 10:31AM 1.81 | 11:04PM 1.91 | 11:18AM 1.78 | 11:54PM 1.89 | 12:12PM 1.75 | 12:49AM 1.89 | 1:12PM 1.74 | 1:49AM 1.91 | 2:17PM 1.76 | 2:50AM 1.94 | 3:22PM 1.81 | 3:50AM 2.00 | 4:25PM 1.90 | 4:47AM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:51AM 0.37 | 2:08PM 0.24 | 2:31AM 0.36 | 2:46PM 0.24 | 3:12AM 0.37 | 3:25PM 0.25 | 3:53AM 0.39 | 4:06PM 0.27 | 4:36AM 0.41 | 4:50PM 0.29 | 5:23AM 0.43 | 5:37PM 0.32 | 6:15AM 0.44 | 6:30PM 0.34 | 7:12AM 0.43 | 7:28PM 0.35 | 8:13AM 0.38 | 8:30PM 0.34 | 9:14AM 0.31 | 9:33PM 0.31 | 10:14AM 0.21 | 10:34PM 0.26 | 11:11AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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