
Surf Forecasts:
Breaker Bay surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 5,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s 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 (Jun 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Breaker Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 |
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57 | 454 | 2874 | 1004 | 700 | 497 | 319 | 256 | 184 | 58 | 677 | 2190 | 3630 | 4276 | 3386 | 1867 | 1861 | 541 | 471 | 581 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:56AM1.66m | 11:25PM1.67m | 11:49AM1.64m | 00:15AM1.63m | 12:41PM1.64m | 1:03AM1.60m | 1:31PM1.63m | 1:51AM1.57m | 2:19PM1.63m | 2:39AM1.54m | 3:03PM1.62m | 3:27AM1.52m | 3:46PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM0.54m | 5:42AM0.56m | 6:09PM0.59m | 6:28AM0.61m | 7:00PM0.65m | 7:13AM0.67m | 7:50PM0.70m | 7:57AM0.73m | 8:38PM0.75m | 8:42AM0.78m | 9:24PM0.78m | 9:28AM0.81m | 10:12PM0.80m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 9 | 45 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -3 | -6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | NNW 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | ESE 11 | S 17 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 |
57 | 454 | 2874 | 1004 | 700 | 497 | 319 | 256 | 184 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 26 | 39 | 217 | 296 | 200 | 581 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 18 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 3 | SSW 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | SSW 18 | E 12 | ESE 12 | S 15 | S 7 | SSE 6 |
50 | 232 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 58 | 11 | 11 | 387 | — | 109 | 61 | 47 | 52 | 471 | 117 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | E 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 45 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 677 | 2190 | 3630 | 4276 | 3386 | 1867 | 1861 | 541 | 233 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 184 | 197 | 66 | 110 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
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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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