Dolphin Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 4,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Bay over the next 16 days.
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