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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 (?)
1.9

WSW
2.4

WSW
3.5

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.3

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.7

WSW
1.4

WSW
1.0

W
0.9

WSW
0.6

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.8

NW
0.4

WNW
0.7

NW
1.3

NW
2.3

NW
1.4

NW
1.5

NNW
Period(s) (?)1615151514171616141413131312121110910988
Energy(?)18452809488221862634420650462429155412067113452691155918775170433954367461
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
5
5
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
5
10
15
10
15
5
20
15
20
Wind State(?)glassoffcross-
off
glassoffoffglassoffoffglassoffoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:28PM
2.48
7:09AM
2.97

8:21PM
1.85
8:52AM
1.89

8:37PM
2.68
9:54AM
1.95

10:21PM
2.02
10:03AM
2.76

10:24PM
2.90
11:38AM
2.05

11:56PM
2.12

12:22PM
2.06
12:38AM
2.11

12:17PM
2.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:43AM
0.54

1:15PM
0.53
2:37AM
0.54

3:11PM
0.55
2:53AM
0.36
3:40AM
0.46
4:10PM
0.48

3:49AM
0.25
4:11PM
0.28

5:24AM
0.33
5:48PM
0.36

6:09AM
0.30

6:30PM
0.34
6:09AM
0.12

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-------------------11--
High °C
11810109101010910991010101181112111313
Low °C
1089108810989971010997812101213
Chill °C (?)
11691071010991089109997101291211
Sunrise
--8:11--8:10--7:52--7:54--7:50--7:52--7:48-
Sunset
5:25--5:27--5:32--5:29--5:30--5:35--5:30--5:32
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.9

WSW
2.4

WSW
3.5

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.3

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.7

WSW
1.4

WSW
1.0

W
0.9

WSW
0.6

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.8

NW
0.4

WNW
0.7

NW
0.4

WSW
2.3

NW
1.4

NW
1.5

NNW
Period (s)1615151514171616141413131312121110911988
Swell2 (m) & direction
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0.5

W

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.1

N
0.1

N
0.1

N
0.1

W
0.3

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.3

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.8

WNW
0.7

W
Period (s)-20---------77722131212161098
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.1

N

-

-
0.6

N
1.3

NW

-

-

-
Period (s)--------------6--510---



West Coast South Island Surf Breaks

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