Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.3° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Nov 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 7th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 8th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 2nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WSW
16
1.4
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14
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12
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12
0.6
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11
0.4
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12
1.5
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.9
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
14
1.7
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14
1.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
1979
1003
434
286
357
811
722
484
377
278
177
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53
225
339
292
618
668
1059
1094
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
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NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
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NE
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NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
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NNE
25
NNE
20
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NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
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NNW
15
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5
ENE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
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High Tide
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
10:05AM2.63m
10:24PM2.68m
10:45AM2.69m
11:03PM2.70m
Low Tide
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
4:13PM0.32m
4:34AM0.27m
4:54PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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