Big Wave Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Wave Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Big Wave Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Wave Bay in the next 16 days are 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HKT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Wave Bay over the next 16 days.
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