Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C
1.2° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, W swell with 3,829 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s 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 (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
3
NNW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
W
12
1.2
WSW
16
3
W
15
3
W
15
3
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2374
1670
2654
1675
1341
857
1648
1697
1675
1136
983
687
341
168
1406
402
529
768
3523
3829
3428
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
E
5
WSW
5
E
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
40
NNE
0
SW
5
S
5
WSW
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:38PM2.38m
6:09AM2.44m
6:45PM2.44m
7:18AM2.51m
7:50PM2.56m
8:24AM2.61m
8:52PM2.70m
9:25AM2.73m
9:49PM2.85m
10:20AM2.84m
10:42PM2.98m
11:12AM2.90m
11:33PM3.04m
Low Tide
11:22AM0.53m
11:51PM0.57m
12:27PM0.52m
00:59AM0.50m
1:33PM0.47m
2:06AM0.38m
2:36PM0.37m
3:08AM0.23m
3:35PM0.25m
4:06AM0.08m
4:29PM0.14m
4:59AM-0.02m
5:20PM0.07m
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clear
clear
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clear
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clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:58
7:58
7:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
 mm
2
2
9
22
1
4
3
Temp °C
11
11
6
10
10
8
10
11
10
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
13
12
12
Feels °C
6
7
1
8
7
5
8
9
8
9
7
7
6
5
7
12
12
9
10
10
11
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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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