Dolphin Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphin Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Dolphin Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Bay over the next 16 days.
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