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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 (?)
1.2

SW
1.3

WSW
0.5

WSW
0.8

WSW
1.1

SW
0.5

WSW
1.8

N
2.4

N
2.5

NNW
2.5

N
0.9

WSW
1.1

WSW
1.4

W
1.6

W
1.6

W
1.5

W
3.0

NNW
4.0

NW
3.5

WNW
3.0

W
3.0

W
2.5

W
Period(s) (?)1313111313139101010191718161414101314111111
Energy(?)5095816519243798493107013251307614763120113051077874154654204762212624231456
Wind
(km/h)
10
15
5
5
10
10
15
20
20
15
15
20
15
20
15
20
10
5
10
35
35
10
Wind State(?)offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:42AM

8:18PM
9:09PM
9:31AM

9:21PM
9:29AM

9:50PM
10:13AM

11:18PM
11:40AM

8:07AM
11:47PM

12:10PM
3:22AM

3:24PM
12:12PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM

2:57PM

3:21AM
3:46PM

3:19AM
1:40AM
3:39PM

4:03AM
5:11PM

5:28AM
5:15PM

5:57AM

10:23PM
8:06AM

10:40PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--2----92334-1558-514-
High °C
1113111112101191012121313131112111212101110
Low °C
111111911910810111212101111119111010118
Chill °C (?)
101311111199671010111211911101210688
Sunrise
-8:18--8:18--8:15--8:15--7:58--8:02--8:17--
Sunset
--5:15--5:15--5:17--5:22--5:22--5:19--5:20-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

SW
1.3

WSW
0.7

N
0.8

WSW
1.1

SW
0.6

NNW
1.8

N
2.4

N
2.5

NNW
2.5

N
1.8

N
1.1

WSW
1.4

W
1.6

W
2.1

N
1.5

W
3.0

NNW
4.0

NW
3.5

WNW
3.0

W
3.0

W
2.5

W
Period (s)131351313591010109171816914101314111111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

WSW
0.3

NNE
0.5

WSW
0.5

NNW
0.7

SW
0.5

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.2

W
0.9

WSW

-
1.2

NNW
1.6

N
1.6

W
0.5

W
0.9

WSW
1.0

WSW

-
0.4

NNE

-
0.4

WSW
Period (s)6811413131413132219-8814191312-9-17
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.4

SE

-

-
1.0

NNE

-

-

-

-

-

-
1.7

N

-

-

-
2.2

NNW

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)-3--6------9---8------


West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

river
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