Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate 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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2334 | 1801 | 1223 | 788 | 632 | 1245 | 594 | 817 | 833 | 885 | 917 | 811 | 668 | 522 | 367 | 575 | 709 | 1855 | 5128 | 4188 | 3985 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 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) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — |
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) | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | W 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | — | W 24 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 180 | 632 | 31 | 246 | 817 | 34 | 103 | 58 | 91 | 57 | 344 | 367 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 22 | W 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 91 | 279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 105 | 293 | 709 | 819 | — | 4188 | 3985 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 109 | 248 | 109 | 109 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 126 |
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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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