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Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast
/ West Coast South Island (21 surf breaks) /
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Woodpecker Bay surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 08 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 11th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1401 | 694 | 359 | 223 | 2826 | 1839 | 2179 | 6104 | 4412 | 4178 | 2359 | 1063 | 738 | 540 | 777 | 999 | 1785 | 2085 | 1583 | 1706 | 1423 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:08PM 3.05 | 11:32AM 2.96 | 11:50PM 3.09 | 12:13PM 2.97 | 12:33AM 3.04 | 12:56PM 2.91 | 1:19AM 2.92 | 1:42PM 2.79 | 2:09AM 2.73 | 2:34PM 2.62 | 3:07AM 2.51 | 3:36PM 2.45 | 4:18AM 2.33 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:23AM -0.11 | 5:39PM -0.05 | 6:04AM -0.12 | 6:22PM -0.04 | 6:47AM -0.04 | 7:07PM 0.04 | 7:33AM 0.11 | 7:56PM 0.19 | 8:23AM 0.32 | 8:52PM 0.37 | 9:22AM 0.53 | 9:58PM 0.55 | 10:32AM 0.70 | ||||||||||
Mon 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | ||
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island
Still cross-shore at Woodpecker Bay (light winds from the NE at WestportAeroAws 36 km from Woodpecker Bay). 1.7m 12s groundswell from the WSW to make surfable waves.
36 km away, 1 h 9 min ago
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Information about the Woodpecker Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woodpecker Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Woodpecker Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woodpecker 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 (Woodpecker 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 Woodpecker 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.
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