Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
12.6°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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 4,749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 14s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 29th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 29th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 27th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Saturday
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WSW
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1.8
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2369
4749
3713
2084
1874
3355
3848
3230
2495
1751
1444
1090
879
845
1184
1572
1019
555
657
736
689
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
25
W
30
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
5
SSW
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SW
10
WSW
10
W
15
SW
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SSW
15
SSW
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SW
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SSE
10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:49AM2.83m
00:05AM2.94m
12:26PM2.89m
00:44AM2.95m
1:05PM2.88m
1:25AM2.89m
1:46PM2.82m
2:10AM2.78m
2:32PM2.70m
3:01AM2.61m
3:26PM2.56m
4:02AM2.44m
4:31PM2.42m
Low Tide
5:55PM0.10m
6:17AM0.02m
6:34PM0.06m
6:56AM0.04m
7:15PM0.08m
7:37AM0.13m
7:59PM0.16m
8:23AM0.27m
8:49PM0.29m
9:15AM0.44m
9:47PM0.45m
10:16AM0.60m
10:56PM0.57m
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Temp °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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