Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.8° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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WSW
13
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2.3
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1.7
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12
1.4
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0.8
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12
0.7
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12
0.4
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11
0.8
NW
9
1.1
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4787
3150
1766
834
549
215
373
1966
1351
553
395
362
811
711
484
292
230
125
51
109
171
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NE
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NNW
15
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:19PM2.64m
3:57AM2.47m
4:25PM2.51m
5:09AM2.35m
5:39PM2.44m
6:24AM2.32m
6:53PM2.44m
7:34AM2.36m
7:58PM2.49m
8:33AM2.45m
8:53PM2.57m
9:22AM2.55m
9:41PM2.63m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.36m
10:08AM0.54m
10:50PM0.48m
11:19AM0.62m
00:03AM0.53m
12:32PM0.63m
1:13AM0.50m
1:39PM0.57m
2:15AM0.43m
2:38PM0.48m
3:07AM0.36m
3:29PM0.39m
3:53AM0.30m
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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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