South Shore surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, S swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shore this week:
The surf forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shore in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days.
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