Surf Forecasts:
Breaker Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, S swell with 12,800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Breaker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Breaker 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 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Breaker Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, near gales from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
360 | 288 | 250 | 772 | 1357 | 1719 | 826 | 416 | 278 | 157 | 157 | 149 | 52 | 31 | 63 | 2794 | 2917 | 1104 | 9398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.42m | 3:09PM1.52m | 3:39AM1.41m | 3:54PM1.51m | 4:26AM1.41m | 4:42PM1.51m | 5:15AM1.43m | 5:34PM1.51m | 6:06AM1.46m | 6:28PM1.52m | 6:57AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.72m | 9:30PM0.72m | 9:38AM0.71m | 10:20PM0.72m | 10:28AM0.70m | 11:15PM0.73m | 11:19AM0.69m | 00:10AM0.72m | 12:13PM0.68m | 1:01AM0.71m | 1:08PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.69m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 | -4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NW 7 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — |
360 | 288 | 250 | 772 | 1357 | 1719 | 826 | 416 | 278 | 157 | 157 | 149 | 52 | 31 | 47 | — | 2917 | 1104 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | NW 6 | S 7 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NW 9 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — |
8 | 19 | 18 | 46 | 159 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 25 | — | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | E 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 12 | ESE 13 | S 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 5 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | — | NW 6 | SSW 11 |
28 | 51 | 148 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 133 | 633 | 202 | 24 | 235 | 311 | 307 | 63 | 2794 | — | 157 | 9398 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 66 | 116 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 137 | 66 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 61 | 170 | 113 | 66 | 35 | 4 |
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Information about the Breaker Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Breaker Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Breaker Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Breaker 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 (Breaker 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 Breaker 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.
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