Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Issued: 5 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Woodpecker Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woodpecker Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
18
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1
WSW
18
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5259
3371
1435
1068
669
440
1008
1622
2297
1578
2654
1512
1341
752
596
1375
1429
1151
949
669
452
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
SE
5
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
E
5
E
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:09AM2.48m
3:40PM2.37m
4:01AM2.44m
4:36PM2.36m
5:02AM2.42m
5:38PM2.38m
6:09AM2.44m
6:45PM2.44m
7:18AM2.51m
7:50PM2.56m
8:24AM2.61m
8:52PM2.70m
9:25AM2.73m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.54m
9:29AM0.47m
9:49PM0.58m
10:22AM0.51m
10:47PM0.60m
11:22AM0.53m
11:51PM0.57m
12:27PM0.52m
00:59AM0.50m
1:33PM0.47m
2:06AM0.38m
2:36PM0.37m
3:08AM0.23m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:02
8:02
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:20
 mm
1
3
8
Temp °C
12
12
12
11
11
13
13
12
11
11
7
10
10
8
10
10
8
9
9
10
11
Feels °C
4
6
6
6
7
11
8
8
4
5
2
8
7
5
8
8
5
6
5
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
18
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
Energy kJ
5259
3371
1435
1068
669
440
1008
1622
2297
1578
2654
1512
1341
752
594
1375
1429
1151
949
669
452
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
21
1.1
WSW
19
0.5
WSW
20
1
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
20
0.4
NNE
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
Energy kJ
11
16
22
35
19
145
352
926
258
847
216
596
131
5
40
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.1
SW
21
0.2
N
7
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WSW
21
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
12
18
4
22
45
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
1.4
SSW
5
1
S
5
0.3
SE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
32
51
107
41
1
1
13
15
14
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
41
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast South Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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 16 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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