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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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8

N
1.0

W
1.3

W
1.4

W
1.2

W
1.1

W
1.6

N
2.3

NW
4.0

WNW
4.0

WNW
4.5

WNW
4.0

WNW
3.5

W
4.0

W
2.2

WNW
1.0

WSW
2.0

WSW
3.0

W
4.0

W
3.0

W
3.5

W
2.3

W
Period(s) (?)919171615149111216161513131114141413131313
Energy(?)529752101599165350840811464884709894476631428048991027425150438985273339341151703
Wind
(km/h)
15
15
10
15
15
15
10
15
15
25
15
10
5
0
20
10
15
40
20
25
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49AM
2.03

11:08PM
2.08
11:30AM
2.09

11:47PM
2.14
11:34AM
2.69

11:52PM
2.81

12:15PM
2.72
12:23AM
3.04

12:45PM
2.91
1:04AM
3.04

1:28PM
2.88
1:47AM
3.01

2:31PM
3.10
2:50AM
3.17
3:15AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)

5:01PM
0.53

5:18AM
0.49
5:02PM
0.40

5:26AM
0.32
5:42PM
0.33

6:07AM
0.25

6:12PM
0.28
6:38AM
0.23

6:53PM
0.27
7:20AM
0.22

7:36PM
0.30
8:06AM
0.25

8:38PM
0.91
9:35AM
0.37
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
2--11814565323--1616---12
High °C
1315131313131212111011111112111199911910
Low °C
12151213121011111010109101110109871089
Chill °C (?)
11141211121211109791010129107568810
Sunrise
8:15--7:58--7:56--8:17--8:15--7:54--8:15--7:56
Sunset
-5:19--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:27--5:22--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.8

N
1.4

NNW
1.3

W
1.4

N
1.8

N
1.3

NW
1.6

N
2.3

NW
4.0

WNW
4.0

WNW
4.5

WNW
4.0

WNW
3.5

W
4.0

W
2.2

WNW
1.3

NW
2.0

WSW
2.1

NNW
4.0

W
3.0

W
3.5

W
2.3

W
Period (s)981779891112161615131311814813131313
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.8

WSW
1.0

W
1.2

NNW
1.4

W
1.2

W
1.1

W
1.6

NW
0.7

WSW
1.2

WSW
2.1

NW

-

-

-
2.1

NW
1.1

WSW
1.0

WSW

-
1.8

NNW

-

-

-
0.1

W
Period (s)191981615149131410---111414-8---20
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-

-

-
1.4

N

-
1.2

N
1.9

NE
2.1

NE

-

-

-

-

-

-
2.5

NNE
3.0

W

-

-

-

-
Period (s)-----9-966------814----


West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

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