
Surf Forecasts:
Baches surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 4,970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baches this week:
The surf forecast for Baches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baches in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baches over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 |
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803 | 521 | 383 | 2981 | 1938 | 724 | 373 | 189 | 169 | 139 | 127 | 107 | 289 | 613 | 4970 | 2481 | 1380 | 690 | 353 | 127 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:40PM1.50m | 8:08AM1.30m | 8:38PM1.46m | 9:06AM1.28m | 9:35PM1.41m | 10:04AM1.26m | 10:31PM1.34m | 11:00AM1.24m | 11:24PM1.28m | 11:54AM1.22m | 00:15AM1.22m | 12:45PM1.20m | 1:04AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM-0.05m | 2:08AM-0.03m | 2:21PM-0.04m | 3:04AM-0.02m | 3:19PM-0.01m | 3:59AM0.00m | 4:16PM0.03m | 4:52AM0.04m | 5:12PM0.08m | 5:43AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.13m | 6:31AM0.12m | 6:57PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
803 | 174 | 383 | 2981 | 1938 | 724 | 373 | 189 | 169 | 139 | 95 | 107 | 289 | 613 | 4970 | 2481 | 1380 | 690 | 353 | 127 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | WNW 4 | SSW 15 | — | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | S 5 | — | E 14 | — | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | S 11 | SSW 19 |
5 | 1 | 365 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 127 | 13 | — | 4 | — | 34 | 56 | — | — | 114 | 212 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SE 15 | E 15 | NW 7 | E 14 | SE 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | S 11 |
3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 3 | NNW 3 | NW 7 |
6 | 521 | 86 | — | 35 | 106 | 249 | 317 | 655 | 46 | — | — | 11 | 25 | 71 | 48 | 93 | 172 | 7 | 3 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 82 | 141 | 79 | 106 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Baches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baches 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 (Baches) 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 Baches 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.









