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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Point this week:
The surf forecast for Jacks Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Point in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Point over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 10 | 12 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 51 | 19 | 18 | 33 | 53 | 33 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 153 | 316 | 248 | 134 | 142 | 106 | 67 | 55 | 48 | 236 | 104 | 57 | 136 | 469 | 103 | 50 | 140 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:59PM 1.99 | 5:02AM 2.11 | 5:48PM 2.03 | 5:50AM 2.07 | 6:45PM 2.09 | 6:51AM 2.05 | 7:48PM 2.15 | 8:01AM 2.08 | 8:47PM 2.20 | 9:02AM 2.15 | 9:38PM 2.24 | 9:58AM 2.22 | 10:25PM 2.26 | 10:51AM 2.27 | 11:14PM 2.28 | 11:46AM 2.29 | 12:07AM 2.31 | 12:40PM 2.31 | 1:04AM 2.35 | 1:36PM 2.33 | 2:00AM 2.38 | 2:32PM 2.37 | 2:52AM 2.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:09AM 0.68 | 11:28PM 0.69 | 11:51AM 0.74 | 12:12AM 0.78 | 12:35PM 0.79 | 1:00AM 0.86 | 1:27PM 0.81 | 1:51AM 0.92 | 2:24PM 0.80 | 2:50AM 0.91 | 3:20PM 0.75 | 3:50AM 0.84 | 4:12PM 0.68 | 4:44AM 0.72 | 5:02PM 0.60 | 5:33AM 0.59 | 5:52PM 0.51 | 6:21AM 0.49 | 6:45PM 0.44 | 7:12AM 0.43 | 7:41PM 0.39 | 8:07AM 0.42 | 8:39PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Jacks Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jacks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacks Point 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 (Jacks Point) 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 Jacks Point 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.
Jacks Point is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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