Surf Forecasts:
O'Neills Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for O'Neills Bay this week:
The surf forecast for O'Neills Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at O'Neills Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for O'Neills Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
222 | 212 | 162 | 247 | 456 | 560 | 1151 | 3612 | 4814 | 4287 | 5153 | 4441 | 3953 | 2655 | 1915 | 1623 | 1299 | 1355 | 769 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:51PM2.85m | 10:08AM2.74m | 10:24PM2.91m | 10:43AM2.80m | 10:58PM2.93m | 11:18AM2.81m | 11:33PM2.88m | 11:56AM2.77m | 00:11AM2.79m | 12:37PM2.69m | 00:54AM2.65m | 1:24PM2.56m | 1:45AM2.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.15m | 4:14PM0.14m | 4:37AM0.08m | 4:49PM0.11m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:27PM0.14m | 5:50AM0.09m | 6:07PM0.22m | 6:30AM0.19m | 6:51PM0.34m | 7:16AM0.33m | 7:43PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | 2 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
155 | 212 | 162 | 216 | 364 | 390 | 487 | — | — | — | 22 | 22 | 3953 | 2655 | 1915 | 1623 | 1299 | 1355 | 463 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — |
222 | 67 | 96 | 2 | 44 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 149 | 319 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | W 11 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 57 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 |
— | — | — | 247 | 456 | 560 | 1151 | 3612 | 4814 | 4287 | 5153 | 4441 | 3266 | — | — | — | — | — | 769 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 161 | 149 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 127 | 130 | 220 | 223 | 347 | 333 | 348 | 220 |
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Information about the O'Neills Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for O'Neills Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at O'Neills Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our O'Neills Bay 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 (O'Neills Bay) 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 O'Neills Bay 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.
O'Neills Bay is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











