Dolphin Bay surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 11s period, S swell with 10,195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 21ft (6.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Bay over the next 16 days.
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