Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.0° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 4,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 27th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
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13
1.2
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13
1.4
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12
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11
1.2
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16
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16
1.8
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15
1.6
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15
1.2
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18
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16
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15
2.3
W
14
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13
2.5
WNW
9
4
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.3
NW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1663
994
631
491
462
579
477
645
2007
1415
1076
1121
874
2136
1825
2137
1821
1153
4329
3314
1189
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
SW
15
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10
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
N
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10
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:03PM2.25m
8:34AM2.27m
8:51PM2.41m
9:19AM2.44m
9:34PM2.58m
10:00AM2.61m
10:15PM2.75m
10:39AM2.76m
10:57PM2.88m
11:19AM2.88m
11:39PM2.96m
12:01PM2.94m
00:23AM2.97m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.82m
2:19AM0.66m
2:39PM0.67m
3:05AM0.49m
3:23PM0.49m
3:47AM0.31m
4:05PM0.32m
4:28AM0.16m
4:46PM0.17m
5:09AM0.06m
5:28PM0.06m
5:51AM0.02m
6:12PM0.01m
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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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