
Surf Forecasts:
Breaker Bay surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 11s period, S swell with 11,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 7.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 23ft (7.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, gales from the S by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 942 | 2271 | 6962 | 11777 | 11175 | 4928 | 2051 | 1334 | 400 | 529 | 303 | 213 | 172 | 239 | 1104 | 813 | 1206 | 791 | 529 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:03AM1.60m | 1:31PM1.63m | 1:51AM1.57m | 2:19PM1.63m | 2:39AM1.54m | 3:03PM1.62m | 3:27AM1.52m | 3:46PM1.61m | 4:13AM1.49m | 4:28PM1.59m | 4:58AM1.47m | 5:11PM1.57m | 5:43AM1.45m | 5:54PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.67m | 7:50PM0.70m | 7:57AM0.73m | 8:38PM0.75m | 8:42AM0.78m | 9:24PM0.78m | 9:28AM0.81m | 10:12PM0.80m | 10:15AM0.81m | 10:59PM0.81m | 11:00AM0.81m | 11:48PM0.79m | 11:44AM0.79m | ||||||||
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
— | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | E 11 | E 12 | — | E 12 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | E 11 | S 17 | E 10 | S 14 | E 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
141 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 73 | — | 69 | 32 | 31 | 400 | 529 | 303 | 213 | 20 | 140 | 8 | 813 | 7 | 791 | 529 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | E 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 18 | SSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 |
16 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | SSE 12 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | — | S 16 | — | — | — |
6 | 942 | 2271 | 6962 | 11777 | 11175 | 4928 | 2051 | 1334 | 321 | 77 | 34 | — | 172 | 239 | 1104 | — | 1206 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 110 | 113 | 200 | 208 | 126 | 107 | 126 | 152 | 117 | 90 | 117 | 90 | 117 | 137 | 117 | 90 | 117 | 35 | 0 | 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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