Woodpecker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.38° E

Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woodpecker Bay sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.5° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Moderate 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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
1.7
WNW
10
2.3
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
9
2.3
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.8
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
2.2
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
96
532
988
798
559
687
1098
1004
508
1557
924
1143
642
295
360
547
1887
2651
3689
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
5
WNW
5
WNW
0
S
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
SE
5
NNW
5
E
20
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
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glassy
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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
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
6
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7
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9
10
12
8
11
11
9
10
10
9
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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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