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Woodpecker Bay Surf Forecast
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Woodpecker Bay surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4507 | 3135 | 1628 | 1057 | 838 | 603 | 416 | 431 | 484 | 613 | 514 | 569 | 865 | 1643 | 3527 | 3394 | 2810 | 1886 | 1008 | 1444 | 1223 | 943 | 834 | 621 | 494 | 480 | 342 | 996 | 1337 | 1283 | 1008 | 1145 | 1145 | 996 | 862 | 702 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:41PM 2.58 | 12:59AM 2.56 | 1:23PM 2.49 | 1:43AM 2.48 | 2:11PM 2.39 | 2:35AM 2.39 | 3:10PM 2.30 | 3:38AM 2.33 | 4:21PM 2.25 | 4:50AM 2.34 | 5:36PM 2.29 | 6:03AM 2.43 | 6:45PM 2.41 | 7:08AM 2.58 | 7:44PM 2.57 | 8:05AM 2.75 | 8:37PM 2.73 | 8:58AM 2.89 | 9:25PM 2.87 | 9:47AM 2.98 | 10:12PM 2.96 | 10:34AM 3.00 | 10:57PM 2.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:51PM 0.44 | 7:13AM 0.45 | 7:34PM 0.54 | 8:00AM 0.53 | 8:24PM 0.63 | 8:56AM 0.60 | 9:24PM 0.70 | 10:03AM 0.63 | 10:33PM 0.72 | 11:15AM 0.58 | 11:44PM 0.65 | 12:25PM 0.46 | 12:51AM 0.52 | 1:27PM 0.30 | 1:50AM 0.34 | 2:22PM 0.14 | 2:44AM 0.18 | 3:12PM 0.03 | 3:34AM 0.05 | 4:00PM -0.03 | 4:22AM -0.03 | 4:46PM -0.02 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Woodpecker Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woodpecker Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Woodpecker Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woodpecker Bay 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 (Woodpecker Bay) 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 Woodpecker Bay 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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