South Shore surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days.
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