Surf Forecasts:
Breaker Bay surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3777 | 2021 | 486 | 415 | 931 | 454 | 229 | 327 | 64 | 87 | 188 | 73 | 141 | 193 | 132 | 86 | 125 | 384 | 251 | 103 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 12:06PM1.57m | 00:33AM1.60m | 12:57PM1.63m | 1:25AM1.63m | 1:51PM1.70m | 2:22AM1.66m | 2:47PM1.77m | 3:22AM1.68m | 3:44PM1.83m | 4:23AM1.69m | 4:42PM1.87m | 5:22AM1.70m | 5:41PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.66m | 6:46AM0.64m | 7:06PM0.65m | 7:34AM0.64m | 8:03PM0.63m | 8:28AM0.64m | 9:04PM0.61m | 9:28AM0.62m | 10:07PM0.58m | 10:30AM0.58m | 11:11PM0.55m | 11:30AM0.54m | 00:15AM0.51m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 6 | S 19 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 6 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 10 |
3777 | 2021 | 394 | 358 | 931 | 454 | 229 | 24 | 64 | 24 | 188 | 70 | 141 | 193 | 132 | 86 | 45 | 179 | 251 | 103 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 |
— | — | 486 | 415 | 21 | 42 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 46 | 73 | 33 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 32 | 47 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | S 18 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | — | E 13 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | NW 7 | SE 11 | S 15 | E 13 |
— | — | 5 | 121 | 18 | 17 | 6 | — | 21 | 87 | 10 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | S 10 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 5 | S 7 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 327 | — | — | 16 | 9 | 83 | 90 | 195 | 248 | 125 | 384 | — | 3 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 212 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 57 | 66 | 112 | 78 | 61 | 59 | 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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