Bell Block Reef Surf Break

Bell Block Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.02° S 174.14° E

Issued: 11 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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+) 9PM (Wed 10th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
4
5
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
17
1.4
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
17
1.1
WSW
16
2.3
W
8
1.7
WSW
18
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2334
1801
1223
788
632
1245
594
817
833
885
917
811
668
522
367
575
709
1855
5128
4188
3985
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
SW
10
SSE
5
SE
5
NW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
5
NNW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
10:45PM3.34m
Low Tide
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
4:31PM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<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
 mm
2
1
4
1
4
Temp °C
12
13
11
11
11
11
14
13
12
11
13
15
15
15
15
15
13
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
9
11
8
10
10
9
11
11
9
9
12
13
13
12
12
11
9
9
10
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
17
1.4
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
18
3.5
WSW
16
Energy kJ
2334
1801
1223
788
414
1245
594
175
833
885
917
811
668
522
326
575
408
1855
5128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
0.2
W
20
0.6
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
16
0.7
SW
6
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
0.1
W
24
Energy kJ
180
632
31
246
817
34
103
58
91
57
344
367
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.3
WSW
22
0.6
W
20
Energy kJ
11
91
279
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
7
1
W
6
1.2
W
6
1.8
W
7
2.3
W
8
2.4
WSW
9
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
194
68
105
293
709
819
4188
3985
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
5
4
2
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
89
109
248
109
109
244
0
0
109
126
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
7
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
7
9
7
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
7
9
7
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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