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Waipapa Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Waipapa Bay surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipapa Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapa Bay in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Apr 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 59 | 75 | 92 | 138 | 297 | 250 | 148 | 207 | 1585 | 1759 | 1036 | 335 | 188 | 108 | 64 | 113 | 110 | 112 | 42 | 55 | 54 | 126 | 139 | 400 | 240 | 171 | 99 | 215 | 391 | 405 | 236 | 232 | 134 | 639 | 1620 | 1006 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:24PM 1.33 | 2:45AM 1.39 | 3:08PM 1.34 | 3:28AM 1.38 | 3:52PM 1.36 | 4:12AM 1.37 | 4:36PM 1.39 | 4:56AM 1.36 | 5:20PM 1.41 | 5:41AM 1.35 | 6:04PM 1.43 | 6:27AM 1.34 | 6:49PM 1.45 | 7:12AM 1.33 | 7:34PM 1.46 | 7:58AM 1.33 | 8:21PM 1.47 | 8:45AM 1.33 | 9:08PM 1.49 | 9:33AM 1.34 | 9:58PM 1.51 | 10:24AM 1.35 | 10:49PM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:30PM 0.30 | 8:59AM 0.29 | 9:15PM 0.29 | 9:41AM 0.28 | 10:02PM 0.29 | 10:24AM 0.28 | 10:49PM 0.28 | 11:07AM 0.28 | 11:36PM 0.28 | 11:51AM 0.29 | 12:23AM 0.29 | 12:35PM 0.29 | 1:10AM 0.29 | 1:20PM 0.30 | 1:57AM 0.29 | 2:05PM 0.29 | 2:44AM 0.28 | 2:52PM 0.28 | 3:32AM 0.26 | 3:40PM 0.25 | 4:21AM 0.23 | 4:30PM 0.21 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | -2 | -1 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waipapa Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waipapa Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipapa Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipapa 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 (Waipapa 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 Waipapa 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.
Waipapa Bay is 79 km (49 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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