Breaker Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.33° S 174.83° E

Breaker Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Breaker Bay sea temperature is
12.8° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 9,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Breaker Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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(10 max)
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4
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2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
11
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
6
SSW
12
5.5
S
12
4.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
17
1.6
S
15
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
917
385
366
402
447
1106
9491
8160
5945
3213
2299
1388
466
340
277
1111
1149
917
586
466
349
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNW
30
N
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
S
50
SSW
55
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
5
NW
5
NW
10
S
5
SSE
5
SSW
5
NE
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
7:46PM1.50m
8:15AM1.48m
8:39PM1.52m
9:01AM1.53m
9:29PM1.55m
9:47AM1.59m
10:17PM1.57m
10:35AM1.64m
11:05PM1.60m
11:25AM1.69m
11:54PM1.62m
12:17PM1.73m
00:46AM1.62m
Low Tide
1:29PM0.68m
2:19AM0.69m
2:21PM0.67m
3:05AM0.67m
3:15PM0.66m
3:50AM0.66m
4:07PM0.64m
4:36AM0.63m
4:58PM0.61m
5:22AM0.60m
5:48PM0.58m
6:09AM0.57m
6:39PM0.54m
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Temp °C
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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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