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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 (?)
0.8

WSW
1.1

SW
0.7

WSW
1.7

N
2.5

N
3.0

NNW
2.2

NNW
1.4

NNW
1.0

WSW
1.3

W
1.4

W
2.5

N
1.9

N
3.0

NW
4.5

NW
5.0

WNW
4.0

W
4.0

W
4.0

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.5

W
2.0

W
Period(s) (?)13131381011981717161010101214121312131213
Energy(?)1924371544051506220075728463210279671307673180152978869380953194961325119341376
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
15
20
15
15
10
20
15
15
10
15
20
25
25
10
10
0
10
15
10
Wind State(?)glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrossoncrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:43AM

8:21PM
9:56PM
9:09PM
10:17AM

9:50PM
10:49AM

11:08PM
11:30AM

11:47PM
11:36AM

8:56AM
11:52PM

12:15PM

3:49AM
3:51PM

12:51PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM

2:55PM

4:06AM
4:30PM

4:38AM
5:01PM

3:11AM
5:18AM
5:40PM

5:28AM
5:53PM

6:07AM

10:40PM
8:46AM

10:56PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-1-5157--2-13311276121173---
High °C
1111911111012131314121412131312111010111211
Low °C
91199101011111311101311121311101010101010
Chill °C (?)
11108988101211139121111111010810101010
Sunrise
-8:18--8:15--8:02--8:02--8:00--8:17--8:15--
Sunset
--5:16--5:16--5:22--5:17--5:20--5:24--5:21-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

WSW
1.1

SW
0.7

WSW
1.7

N
2.5

N
3.0

NNW
2.2

NNW
1.4

NNW
1.7

N
1.3

W
1.4

W
2.5

N
1.9

WNW
0.8

W
0.8

W
5.0

WNW
4.0

W
4.0

W
0.6

NNW
3.0

WSW
2.5

W
2.0

W
Period (s)131313810119881716101013161412139131213
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NNW
1.0

N
0.4

NNW
0.3

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.5

W
1.0

WSW
1.3

NNW
1.0

N
1.5

W
1.2

W
0.6

W
0.7

WSW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)4641213131221178715141812-------
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.5

E

-
1.9

N
3.0

NW
4.5

NW

-
0.6

NE

-
4.0

WSW

-

-

-
Period (s)----------3-101012-3-12---


West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

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