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Whites Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
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Whites Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whites Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whites Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Whites Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 9s period, S swell with 3,244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Whites Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whites Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | E 11 | E 12 | E 7 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | |
32 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.61m | 6:53AM1.51m | 7:16PM1.60m | 7:35AM1.49m | 7:56PM1.57m | 8:17AM1.47m | 8:35PM1.54m | 9:02AM1.44m | 9:14PM1.52m | 9:47AM1.42m | 9:56PM1.50m | 10:32AM1.41m | 10:42PM1.48m | 11:16AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.55m | 12:57PM0.54m | 1:30AM0.55m | 1:38PM0.54m | 2:11AM0.55m | 2:19PM0.53m | 2:52AM0.53m | 2:59PM0.52m | 3:35AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.51m | 4:18AM0.49m | 4:25PM0.50m | 5:03AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 |
 | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 |
9 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 10 | — | — | 9 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 6 | E 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 4 | S 11 |
 kJ | 32 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 7 | S 14 | S 14 | E 6 | E 7 | E 12 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | S 9 | E 11 | E 8 | S 11 | E 10 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 15 | E 9 | E 6 | S 14 | S 13 | N 6 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | E 7 | — | S 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | E 9 | E 16 | N 6 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | S 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | N 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 35 | 71 | 13 | 97 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 93 | 96 | 111 | 93 | 83 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 93 | 51 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 77 | 101 | 64 | 56 | 51 | 51 | 55 |
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Information about the Whites Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whites Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whites Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whites Bay 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 (Whites Bay) 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 Whites Bay 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.
Whites Bay is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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