Surf Forecasts:
Patiti Point surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Patiti Point this week:
The surf forecast for Patiti Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Patiti Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patiti Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 100 | 210 | 134 | 41 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 164 | 148 | 68 | 67 | 46 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:02PM2.05m | 11:38AM2.15m | 11:55PM2.12m | 12:32PM2.23m | 00:50AM2.22m | 1:26PM2.31m | 1:43AM2.32m | 2:23PM2.39m | 2:34AM2.40m | 3:22PM2.47m | 3:25AM2.44m | 4:24PM2.53m | 4:21AM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.61m | 5:15AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.58m | 6:02AM0.53m | 6:44PM0.56m | 6:55AM0.53m | 7:40PM0.54m | 7:53AM0.54m | 8:35PM0.52m | 8:53AM0.56m | 9:30PM0.51m | 9:51AM0.55m | 10:25PM0.53m | 10:50AM0.53m | |||||||
— | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 17 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 17 |
132 | 100 | 210 | 134 | 41 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 164 | 28 | 68 | 67 | 46 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 15 | S 16 | S 20 | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | SSE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 3 | E 3 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | — | SE 14 | SE 12 |
4 | 34 | 20 | 8 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 26 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | — | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 16 | — | SE 17 | — | — | SE 13 | — | E 10 | E 12 | SE 18 | — | SE 15 | SSE 14 | E 12 | S 12 | — | E 14 | E 13 | SE 12 |
— | 6 | 44 | — | 12 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | 12 | — | 8 | 20 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | 148 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 2 | 90 | 160 | 90 | 90 | 135 | 90 | 90 | 135 | 90 | 90 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Information about the Patiti Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Patiti Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Patiti Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Patiti Point 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 (Patiti Point) 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 Patiti Point 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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