Farewell Spit surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, W swell with 1,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farewell Spit in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farewell Spit over the next 16 days.
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