Bell Block Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.02° S 174.14° E

Bell Block Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Bell Block Reef

Issued: 5 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bell Block Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Bell Block Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bell Block Reef surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bell Block Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bell Block Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 10th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
2.1
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2631
1872
2334
1801
1223
788
522
1307
594
817
726
1252
1239
822
678
522
372
688
1652
1907
1830
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
SE
5
NW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
0
NW
5
NE
10
NNW
20
NW
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
W
20
W
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:14PM2.48m
4:36AM2.64m
5:17PM2.57m
5:37AM2.71m
6:17PM2.71m
6:37AM2.81m
7:15PM2.88m
7:35AM2.93m
8:10PM3.05m
8:31AM3.04m
9:02PM3.19m
9:25AM3.12m
9:54PM3.29m
10:17AM3.14m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.74m
11:03AM0.56m
11:27PM0.67m
12:01PM0.45m
00:28AM0.55m
12:58PM0.32m
1:26AM0.41m
1:53PM0.20m
2:23AM0.26m
2:46PM0.09m
3:18AM0.14m
3:39PM0.02m
4:11AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
10
12
12
11
11
12
11
14
14
12
11
12
12
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
Feels °C
11
5
10
10
9
10
11
10
10
12
8
9
12
10
11
11
11
12
13
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
2.1
W
14
Energy kJ
1311
1872
2334
1801
1223
788
506
1307
594
817
726
1252
1239
822
678
522
326
688
1652
1907
1830
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.2
W
20
0.6
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.5
W
7
0.6
W
20
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2631
792
180
522
31
246
132
35
26
279
340
58
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
19
0.4
WSW
22
0.6
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
17
Energy kJ
190
154
34
372
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
7
0.6
W
6
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
194
30
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
5
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
109
109
109
242
236
93
109
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Bell Block Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bell Block Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bell Block Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bell Block Reef 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 (Bell Block Reef) 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 Bell Block Reef 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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