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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 (?)
2.1

N
1.8

NNW
1.7

N
2.4

NNW
2.0

NNW
1.7

NNW
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
1.4

SW
1.3

WSW
0.5

WSW
0.9

WSW
1.1

SW
0.8

WSW
1.1

SW
2.0

NNE
1.8

N
2.2

N
2.1

N
1.9

N
2.1

WSW
1.6

W
Period(s) (?)11111111111014131313141313131210111110101616
Energy(?)10117786701363903511422444623581105242437195347778750111688467322711347
Wind
(km/h)
10
15
15
5
10
10
10
5
10
10
5
5
10
5
15
20
20
15
20
15
10
15
Wind State(?)offoffoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
offglassoffoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)


6:11PM
6:42AM

6:21PM
6:44AM

7:28PM
7:52AM

8:19PM
8:43AM

9:56PM
9:29AM

9:50PM
5:36PM

1:57PM
2:37AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM

12:27AM

12:15PM
12:31AM

1:53PM
1:40AM

2:04PM
2:32AM
11:20AM

3:46PM

3:19AM
3:39PM

5:58AM

9:49PM
6:46AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-3-144----3-----11014941
High °C
1313914131311111113111111101011101111111214
Low °C
1013813131381110111191010999911111212
Chill °C (?)
1212714121311111013101110108889991112
Sunrise
8:18--8:00--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:18--8:15--7:58
Sunset
-5:15--5:15--5:20--5:16--5:16--5:21--5:22--
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.1

N
1.8

NNW
1.7

N
2.4

NNW
2.0

NNW
1.7

NNW
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
1.4

SW
1.3

WSW
0.6

NNW
0.9

WSW
1.1

SW
0.8

WSW
1.3

NNE
2.0

NNE
1.8

N
2.2

N
2.1

N
1.9

N
2.1

WSW
1.6

W
Period (s)111111111110141313134131313810111110101616
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.6

WSW
0.9

WSW
1.1

NNW
0.8

WSW
0.8

WSW
0.7

WSW
1.0

WSW
0.8

WSW
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.7

WSW
0.4

NNW
0.9

NNE
0.3

NNW
1.1

SW
0.9

WSW
0.4

SW
0.3

W
0.7

W
1.0

W
0.1

W
1.1

N
Period (s)141412131314878811464121312221918187
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.4

E

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
3.0

NNE

-
Period (s)-3------------------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
Nearest
Nearest
Nearest