Breaker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.33° S 174.83° E

Breaker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Breaker Bay sea temperature is
11.2°C
0.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1
S
11
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.8
S
18
1.8
S
17
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1.6
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
1451
1019
486
238
423
355
280
265
745
2000
1859
683
430
287
303
289
238
343
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
NW
25
NW
25
N
25
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
20
N
30
NNW
25
N
30
N
35
N
15
NNE
5
SSW
15
N
25
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:24AM1.48m
1:46PM1.56m
2:09AM1.44m
2:27PM1.54m
2:54AM1.42m
3:09PM1.52m
3:39AM1.41m
3:54PM1.51m
4:26AM1.41m
4:42PM1.51m
5:15AM1.43m
5:34PM1.51m
Low Tide
7:27AM0.73m
8:05PM0.70m
8:07AM0.73m
8:46PM0.71m
8:51AM0.72m
9:30PM0.72m
9:38AM0.71m
10:20PM0.72m
10:28AM0.70m
11:15PM0.73m
11:19AM0.69m
00:10AM0.72m
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5:46
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 mm
7
12
3
Temp °C
11
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13
13
14
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Feels °C
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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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