Farewell Spit surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, W swell with 2,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farewell Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 16 days.
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