Breaker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.33° S 174.83° E

Breaker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Breaker Bay sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.8° 

Breaker Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Breaker Bay surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 5,965 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Breaker Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
8
3
S
10
3.5
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
10
2.4
S
8
1.2
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7
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.2
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7
0.5
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
351
202
886
2098
4081
1068
562
497
408
746
155
663
794
441
208
189
207
319
147
131
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
NNW
45
NW
20
SW
25
S
5
ENE
35
N
40
N
40
N
25
S
20
S
5
WNW
40
SSW
30
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
Wind State
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High Tide
11:00AM1.58m
11:20PM1.52m
11:43AM1.56m
00:00AM1.49m
12:25PM1.54m
00:42AM1.46m
1:06PM1.53m
1:26AM1.44m
1:47PM1.52m
2:12AM1.43m
2:32PM1.52m
2:59AM1.44m
3:19PM1.53m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.67m
5:31AM0.72m
6:07PM0.67m
6:09AM0.71m
6:46PM0.66m
6:46AM0.70m
7:23PM0.67m
7:26AM0.70m
8:02PM0.68m
8:09AM0.69m
8:45PM0.69m
8:58AM0.69m
9:36PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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0
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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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