Whites Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 NZST
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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
13.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Whites Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Friday (May 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
14
2
SSE
17
1.6
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
ESE
6
1
S
7
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.7
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
939
2303
1137
826
567
355
263
108
70
49
18
8
4
2
2
8
13
104
297
149
45
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
E
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
SE
10
ESE
0
ESE
0
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
glassy
off
off
High Tide
4:15PM1.58m
4:36AM1.53m
5:03PM1.60m
5:24AM1.52m
5:49PM1.61m
6:10AM1.52m
6:34PM1.61m
6:53AM1.51m
7:16PM1.60m
7:35AM1.49m
7:56PM1.57m
8:17AM1.47m
8:35PM1.54m
9:02AM1.44m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.52m
10:42AM0.49m
11:23PM0.53m
11:28AM0.52m
00:07AM0.54m
12:13PM0.53m
00:49AM0.55m
12:57PM0.54m
1:30AM0.55m
1:38PM0.54m
2:11AM0.55m
2:19PM0.53m
2:52AM0.53m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
2
29
7
10
26
9
13
26
5
4
Temp °C
13
11
13
13
10
15
15
14
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
13
13
14
11
14
11
9
12
12
8
12
11
11
14
14
13
14
14
13
15
15
12
11
14
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
14
2
SSE
17
1.6
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
E
5
0.2
E
6
0.4
NE
5
0.6
NNE
5
1
S
7
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
939
2303
1137
826
567
355
263
108
70
49
18
8
2
1
2
5
17
104
297
149
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
18
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
14
0.2
E
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
609
9
2
2
2
2
2
77
1
4
4
4
1
2
2
2
13
9
4
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
4
2
4
2
1
8
11
3
1
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
N
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
1.2
N
5
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
12
19
18
18
18
31
11
5
14
3
83
21
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
150
51
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
101
97
93
93
111
55
51
51
0
0
0
93
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
4
4
3
2
3
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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