Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 15th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 15th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
3
NNW
10
2.2
NNW
9
2.2
W
9
1.4
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
16
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
12
1.1
WSW
17
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1.4
W
13
3.5
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
394
1564
770
769
962
811
899
673
447
348
522
259
323
394
1071
667
568
485
660
1819
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
30
NE
10
N
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
NE
10
ENE
15
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
ESE
10
S
25
SW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:26PM2.38m
7:08AM2.40m
7:39PM2.50m
8:17AM2.53m
8:43PM2.67m
9:17AM2.68m
9:39PM2.85m
10:09AM2.81m
10:29PM2.99m
10:57AM2.89m
11:15PM3.06m
11:41AM2.92m
11:59PM3.05m
Low Tide
12:06PM0.64m
00:45AM0.57m
1:20PM0.58m
1:58AM0.43m
2:27PM0.44m
3:01AM0.25m
3:25PM0.28m
3:56AM0.09m
4:16PM0.13m
4:45AM-0.04m
5:03PM0.04m
5:31AM-0.09m
5:47PM0.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
7
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11
12
11
10
10
6
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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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