Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.8° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 16th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 16th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 21st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
13
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2385
1423
811
454
379
412
336
171
298
627
569
606
996
934
774
1592
866
841
484
880
770
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
SW
15
SW
10
S
5
SW
15
SW
10
S
20
SW
20
SW
10
S
5
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:53PM2.36m
3:20AM2.23m
3:42PM2.22m
4:15AM2.09m
4:43PM2.11m
5:24AM2.01m
5:55PM2.07m
6:38AM2.03m
7:05PM2.12m
7:43AM2.12m
8:03PM2.25m
8:34AM2.27m
8:51PM2.41m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.69m
9:32AM0.81m
10:05PM0.83m
10:29AM0.92m
11:09PM0.91m
11:37AM0.97m
00:20AM0.90m
12:47PM0.93m
1:25AM0.81m
1:48PM0.82m
2:19AM0.66m
2:39PM0.67m
3:05AM0.49m
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Temp °C
13
14
9
12
12
9
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13
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14
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10
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15
13
Feels °C
7
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10
10
9
10
9
7
12
12
9
10
10
9
13
13
12
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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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