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White Rock Surf Forecast
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White Rock surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rock this week:
The surf forecast for White Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Rock in the next 12 days are 8.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 1st May) | 26ft (8.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 1st May) | 26ft (8.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rock over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 566 | 903 | 2092 | 3578 | 14725 | 16131 | 11756 | 11005 | 4402 | 1149 | 636 | 512 | 6589 | 4485 | 2023 | 1313 | 792 | 606 | 394 | 476 | 199 | 47 | 76 | 98 | 55 | 21 | 19 | 88 | 211 | 305 | 347 | 330 | 477 | 554 | 672 | 350 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:11PM 1.70 | 7:42AM 1.52 | 8:09PM 1.69 | 8:40AM 1.49 | 9:06PM 1.66 | 9:38AM 1.45 | 10:03PM 1.61 | 10:34AM 1.41 | 10:59PM 1.54 | 11:29AM 1.36 | 11:53PM 1.48 | 12:22PM 1.32 | 12:44AM 1.41 | 1:12PM 1.30 | 1:33AM 1.36 | 2:00PM 1.28 | 2:20AM 1.32 | 2:46PM 1.29 | 3:05AM 1.29 | 3:31PM 1.30 | 3:51AM 1.27 | 4:15PM 1.33 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:55PM -0.00 | 1:37AM -0.03 | 1:53PM 0.02 | 2:36AM -0.01 | 2:50PM 0.05 | 3:33AM 0.03 | 3:47PM 0.09 | 4:29AM 0.08 | 4:42PM 0.13 | 5:23AM 0.12 | 5:36PM 0.17 | 6:15AM 0.17 | 6:29PM 0.22 | 7:04AM 0.21 | 7:19PM 0.25 | 7:51AM 0.24 | 8:08PM 0.28 | 8:35AM 0.26 | 8:56PM 0.29 | 9:18AM 0.27 | 9:44PM 0.29 | 10:01AM 0.28 | 10:31PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 26 | 34 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 12 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, gales from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the White Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for White Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at White Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Rock 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 (White Rock) 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 White Rock 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.
White Rock is 56 km (35 miles) from Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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