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Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast
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Woodpecker Bay surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 13 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 14th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 7996 | 5042 | 4438 | 1706 | 1101 | 1234 | 8109 | 5002 | 3423 | 2130 | 1090 | 776 | 616 | 3068 | 4420 | 3492 | 2241 | 3342 | 4226 | 3494 | 2296 | 2306 | 3348 | 4355 | 3135 | 1705 | 1614 | 1776 | 1058 | 724 | 437 | 477 | 628 | 3658 | 11260 | 9671 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:39AM 2.76 | 1:03PM 2.65 | 1:20AM 2.76 | 1:47PM 2.62 | 2:04AM 2.73 | 2:33PM 2.58 | 2:53AM 2.66 | 3:24PM 2.51 | 3:47AM 2.57 | 4:20PM 2.46 | 4:49AM 2.49 | 5:24PM 2.42 | 5:58AM 2.44 | 6:33PM 2.43 | 7:09AM 2.45 | 7:41PM 2.50 | 8:17AM 2.52 | 8:44PM 2.61 | 9:17AM 2.61 | 9:40PM 2.73 | 10:10AM 2.69 | 10:30PM 2.83 | 10:59AM 2.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:55AM 0.20 | 7:10PM 0.29 | 7:38AM 0.20 | 7:54PM 0.31 | 8:23AM 0.24 | 8:41PM 0.36 | 9:12AM 0.31 | 9:33PM 0.43 | 10:06AM 0.40 | 10:33PM 0.49 | 11:07AM 0.49 | 11:39PM 0.53 | 12:14PM 0.54 | 12:49AM 0.52 | 1:23PM 0.53 | 1:58AM 0.45 | 2:27PM 0.47 | 3:01AM 0.34 | 3:26PM 0.38 | 3:56AM 0.23 | 4:18PM 0.29 | 4:47AM 0.14 | 5:05PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (mm) | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 12 | 2 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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