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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 am Wednesday 20 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whites Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 22nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 25th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
23 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 28 | 59 | 82 | 70 | 86 | 261 | 324 | 890 | 536 | 478 | 361 | 323 | 323 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | on | glassy | off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.75m | 9:28PM1.88m | 10:02AM1.74m | 10:25PM1.82m | 10:58AM1.71m | 11:22PM1.75m | 11:51AM1.67m | 00:20AM1.68m | 12:44PM1.63m | 1:14AM1.63m | 1:37PM1.58m | 2:06AM1.59m | 2:31PM1.56m | 2:57AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.22m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:06PM0.23m | 4:45AM0.27m | 5:03PM0.25m | 5:41AM0.30m | 5:59PM0.29m | 6:36AM0.34m | 6:54PM0.35m | 7:31AM0.37m | 7:49PM0.41m | 8:22AM0.40m | 8:46PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 11 |
9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 82 | 70 | 86 | 261 | 324 | 890 | 536 | 478 | 361 | 323 | 323 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | NW 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | E 4 | — | S 9 | NW 10 | S 17 | ESE 4 | SSE 20 | ENE 10 | SE 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 59 | 1 | — | 27 | 4 | 195 | 3 | 37 | 10 | 74 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 14 | N 6 | S 13 | E 12 | N 6 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | E 6 | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | S 4 | — | — | N 2 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 116 | 166 | 68 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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