
Surf Forecasts:
Clark Island surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clark Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Clark Island in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clark Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 92 | 35 | 41 | 47 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:02PM1.85m | 9:29AM1.81m | 9:45PM1.79m | 10:13AM1.76m | 10:28PM1.71m | 10:57AM1.70m | 11:12PM1.63m | 11:43AM1.63m | 11:57PM1.56m | 12:32PM1.57m | 00:46AM1.49m | 1:24PM1.52m | 1:40AM1.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:20AM0.11m | 3:41PM0.22m | 4:02AM0.16m | 4:25PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.23m | 5:09PM0.36m | 5:28AM0.31m | 5:54PM0.44m | 6:13AM0.38m | 6:43PM0.50m | 7:02AM0.44m | 7:35PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 11 |
24 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 92 | 35 | 41 | 47 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 13 | E 4 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 10 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | N 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 8 | N 6 | E 11 | E 10 |
1 | 18 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | N 11 | — | E 12 | E 12 | SE 5 | NNW 7 | — | NE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | E 15 |
1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | SE 8 | — | N 4 | N 6 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 |
— | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 61 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 107 | 266 | 236 | 236 | 236 | 216 | 236 | 240 | 52 | 52 | 25 | 76 | 164 | 216 | 236 | 236 | 164 | 164 |
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Information about the Clark Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Clark Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Clark Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clark Island 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 (Clark Island) 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 Clark Island 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.
Clark Island is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










