South Shore surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Oct 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shore in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days.
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