
Surf Forecasts:
Breaker Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Breaker Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2316 | 1081 | 782 | 497 | 316 | 155 | 90 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 1595 | 355 | 259 | 414 | 553 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08PM1.66m | 10:31AM1.66m | 10:58PM1.63m | 11:21AM1.65m | 11:46PM1.60m | 12:11PM1.63m | 00:31AM1.58m | 12:59PM1.62m | 1:17AM1.54m | 1:44PM1.61m | 2:04AM1.51m | 2:26PM1.60m | 2:50AM1.48m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.57m | 4:53PM0.58m | 5:15AM0.61m | 5:45PM0.63m | 6:00AM0.65m | 6:33PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.70m | 7:19PM0.71m | 7:24AM0.73m | 8:03PM0.73m | 8:06AM0.76m | 8:47PM0.75m | |||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -2 | -2 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | NW 7 | NW 14 | S 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
2316 | 1081 | 782 | 497 | 316 | 155 | 90 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 62 | 50 | 355 | 140 | 129 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 |
50 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 11 | 60 | 42 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 36 | 122 | 42 | 42 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | ESE 13 | SE 18 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | E 16 |
— | — | — | 31 | — | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 8 | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
— | 5 | 24 | 5 | — | — | — | 40 | 95 | 292 | 375 | 571 | 138 | 23 | 1595 | — | 259 | 414 | 553 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 58 | 131 | 140 | 141 | 62 | 61 | 66 | 0 | 59 | 152 | 59 |
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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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