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Farewell Spit surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farewell Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 12 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 12 days.
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 148 | 112 | 273 | 643 | 597 | 381 | 272 | 435 | 899 | 651 | 401 | 268 | 200 | 87 | 86 | 50 | 47 | 27 | 34 | 71 | 3 | 506 | 330 | 671 | 459 | 2197 | 2107 | 1924 | 1492 | 1830 | 418 | 1676 | 1873 | 2840 | 3080 | 2933 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:14PM 3.46 | 10:33AM 3.39 | 10:57PM 3.44 | 11:18AM 3.29 | 11:41PM 3.35 | 12:02PM 3.13 | 12:26AM 3.19 | 12:48PM 2.94 | 1:13AM 3.00 | 1:37PM 2.74 | 2:04AM 2.81 | 2:32PM 2.56 | 3:01AM 2.65 | 3:34PM 2.43 | 4:04AM 2.55 | 4:41PM 2.38 | 5:08AM 2.52 | 5:45PM 2.42 | 6:07AM 2.56 | 6:41PM 2.51 | 6:58AM 2.64 | 7:28PM 2.64 | 7:42AM 2.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:26AM -0.00 | 4:46PM -0.04 | 5:11AM 0.06 | 5:29PM 0.08 | 5:56AM 0.19 | 6:13PM 0.25 | 6:43AM 0.36 | 6:59PM 0.45 | 7:32AM 0.56 | 7:48PM 0.65 | 8:25AM 0.74 | 8:43PM 0.82 | 9:25AM 0.87 | 9:44PM 0.94 | 10:29AM 0.92 | 10:50PM 0.98 | 11:31AM 0.90 | 11:52PM 0.95 | 12:27PM 0.81 | 12:47AM 0.87 | 1:15PM 0.70 | 1:34AM 0.76 | 1:57PM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Farewell Spit Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Farewell Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Farewell Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farewell Spit surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Farewell Spit) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Farewell Spit may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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