
Surf Forecasts:
Woodpecker Bay surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 4,514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 96 | 532 | 988 | 798 | 559 | 687 | 1098 | 1004 | 508 | 1557 | 924 | 1143 | 642 | 295 | 360 | 547 | 1887 | 2651 | 3689 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM2.39m | 4:34AM2.39m | 5:10PM2.35m | 5:50AM2.35m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.58m | 10:53AM0.61m | 11:29PM0.62m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | WSW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | N 8 | N 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
98 | 96 | 532 | 988 | 798 | 559 | 326 | 1098 | 1004 | 290 | 1557 | 924 | 1143 | 642 | 294 | 157 | 298 | 1887 | 2651 | 3689 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
10 | 20 | 70 | 45 | 62 | 100 | 111 | 456 | 439 | 508 | 300 | 246 | 203 | 116 | 107 | 186 | 547 | 371 | 240 | 376 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | N 12 | W 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WNW 13 | WSW 16 | — | W 24 |
42 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 57 | 66 | 289 | 413 | 490 | 52 | 38 | — | 108 | 295 | 360 | 59 | 142 | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | 687 | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 262 | 270 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 48 | 1 |
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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.











