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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 (?)
1.3

WSW
0.5

WSW
0.9

WSW
1.1

SW
0.5

WSW
1.7

N
2.5

N
3.0

NNW
2.3

NNW
1.8

N
1.1

WSW
1.3

W
1.3

W
1.2

W
1.3

W
2.2

WNW
4.0

WNW
4.5

WNW
3.0

WNW
2.5

WNW
4.0

W
3.5

WSW
Period(s) (?)13141313138101199171716151410111412121312
Energy(?)58110526543798374117020708635297541027868619713926362983112991194658623235
Wind
(km/h)
10
10
5
10
10
10
20
10
15
15
20
15
15
25
15
15
30
20
5
15
10
10
Wind State(?)offcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossonglasscross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)


8:19PM
8:43AM

9:08PM
9:29AM

10:38PM
10:59AM

10:32PM
11:30AM

11:12PM
8:19PM

9:09PM
12:10PM
11:54PM

3:24PM

3:49AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

2:57PM
2:32AM

2:53PM

3:19AM
3:39PM

2:57PM
4:48AM
4:36PM

5:18AM
5:40PM

6:07AM


8:06AM

10:40PM
8:46AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-2---4168-14-1638141046-5--
High °C
13111112111111101212121413131213131211111011
Low °C
12119111091091112121112121111121091098
Chill °C (?)
131011111098811101013121110111110119811
Sunrise
8:18--8:18--8:15--8:15--7:56--7:54--8:00--8:15
Sunset
-5:16--5:15--5:16--5:22--5:17--5:20--5:20--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

WSW
0.5

WSW
0.9

WSW
1.1

SW
0.5

WSW
0.4

WSW
2.5

N
3.0

NNW
2.3

NNW
1.8

N
1.8

N
1.3

W
1.7

N
1.2

W
1.9

N
2.2

WNW
4.0

WNW
4.5

WNW
3.0

WNW
2.5

WNW
4.0

W
3.5

WSW
Period (s)1311131313141011998178151010111412121312
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

NNE
0.5

N
0.6

NNW
0.7

SW
0.3

N
0.1

W
0.4

SW
0.3

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.8

WSW
1.1

WSW
1.3

NNW
1.3

W
0.3

ESE
1.3

WNW
1.5

N
1.1

WSW

-

-

-

-
0.3

NNE
Period (s)8551378131312191771638913----7
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.4

SE

-

-
1.0

NNE
0.6

NNW
1.7

N

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
3.0

N

-

-
3.5

NW

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)3--658-------10--11-----


West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

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