Paekakariki Surf Break

Paekakariki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.96° S 174.97° E

Issued: 5 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paekakariki sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Paekakariki surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paekakariki this week:

The surf forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paekakariki in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 16th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 16th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
NW
5
0.9
NW
4
2.1
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.2
WNW
14
0.8
NW
4
1.4
NW
6
1
NW
7
1
NW
6
0.8
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
10
22
28
25
22
27
381
415
471
326
277
28
20
18
122
91
59
30
11
11
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
S
5
SE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSW
25
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
10
NE
5
W
10
SSE
5
SE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
on
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:34PM1.55m
7:59AM1.60m
8:30PM1.66m
8:56AM1.67m
9:22PM1.75m
9:49AM1.72m
10:12PM1.82m
10:39AM1.74m
11:00PM1.86m
11:28AM1.73m
11:48PM1.85m
12:15PM1.68m
00:35AM1.81m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.31m
1:59AM0.32m
2:25PM0.25m
2:54AM0.23m
3:15PM0.20m
3:44AM0.15m
4:02PM0.16m
4:32AM0.10m
4:47PM0.15m
5:19AM0.09m
5:30PM0.16m
6:04AM0.12m
6:13PM0.20m
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heavy rain
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
1
17
Temp °C
13
13
10
10
12
14
14
15
14
15
15
13
10
11
12
13
13
12
13
13
9
Feels °C
11
10
8
7
10
11
10
11
10
10
10
10
6
9
6
11
11
11
12
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
NW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
1.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
8
6
2
28
25
22
19
7
3
10
2
277
28
11
9
39
24
33
17
11
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
8
10
22
2
2
21
2
12
11
10
9
30
23
8
18
7
3
3
4
12
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
NW
20
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
13
0.2
SSW
5
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
2
15
3
3
4
4
3
20
4
6
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
2.1
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2
NW
6
0.1
S
10
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
4
0.8
NW
4
1.4
NW
6
1
NW
7
1
NW
6
0.8
NW
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
2
1
6
27
381
415
471
326
2
57
6
16
122
91
59
30
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
41
16
16
60
43
43
41
77
76
94
90
90
67
16
43
90
59
41
90
67
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Wellington
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Paekakariki Surf forecast

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

Paekakariki is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Paraparaumu. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paraparaumu. Paraparaumu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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