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West Coast South Island Surf

Detailed West Coast South Island surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in West Coast South Island. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in West Coast South Island. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in West Coast South Island over the next 7 days. Surf photos from West Coast South Island and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

West Coast South Island Surf Forecast

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West Coast South Island Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the West Coast South Island Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the West Coast South Island coastline are also listed below.

West Coast South Island Photos

West Coast South Island Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast South Island
Rating
3

3

5

5

4

5

3

5

4

6

6

7

6

5

5

5

3

6

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1

WSW
1.5

WNW
1.7

WSW
1.8

WSW
1.2

WSW
1.4

WSW
0.9

WSW
4.0

NW
2.5

WNW
3.0

W
3.0

W
3.0

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.1

WSW
2.1

WSW
1.8

WSW
2.1

WSW
3.0

WSW
Period(s) (?)10915141418171312141317161716151413
Energy(?)26033111931336547116550556701884380632875818390824712170133018003207
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
10
5
5
15
15
15
10
5
15
10
5
5
10
0
25
20
Wind State(?)glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

2:59PM

4:06AM
4:15PM

5:05AM
5:27PM

3:34PM
6:02AM
6:29PM

6:37AM

7:43PM
8:16AM

8:23PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)


8:49AM
9:48PM
9:24AM
10:13AM

10:45PM
11:11AM

11:52PM
12:10PM

12:54AM
12:47PM
1:36PM
2:04AM
9:38PM

1:56PM
2:38AM
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Summary
clearcloudysome cloudssome cloudsclearsome cloudsclearheavy rainrain shwrsrain shwrssome cloudsclearclearlight rainclearsome cloudssome cloudsrain shwrs
Rain (mm)
-------1972---5---1
High °C
981012141213121212128111011121311
Low °C
8810111311121211121161010811119
Chill °C (?)
7691214111110101210699912118
Sunrise
7:03--7:11--7:00--6:56--7:05--6:52--
Sunset
-7:55--7:54--7:58--7:45--7:44--7:47-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.1

WSW
1.5

WNW
1.9

WNW
1.8

WSW
1.4

WNW
1.6

NW
1.2

WNW
4.0

NW
2.5

WNW
3.0

W
3.0

W
3.0

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.1

WSW
2.1

WSW
1.8

WSW
0.1

N
0.1

N
Period (s)1091014911111312141317161716151414
Swell2 (m) & direction
1.0

NW
0.7

WSW
1.7

WSW
1.6

NW
1.2

WSW
1.4

WSW
1.0

W
1.7

WSW
1.7

W
0.7

W
1.3

WSW
0.9

NW
0.6

NNW

-
0.1

N
0.1

N

-

-
Period (s)101515914181316162220109-1515--
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.8

NE

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
2.1

WSW
3.0

WSW
Period (s)-4--------------1413


West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

river
beach/river bar
beach
Breakwater
beach/river bar
beach
beach
beach/river bar
beach and reef
beach
beach
beach
point
beach and point
beach/river bar
breakwater
beach
Nearest
Nearest