Surf Forecasts:
Forestry surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 902 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forestry this week:
The surf forecast for Forestry over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forestry in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forestry over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s comin’ for our stretch of coast.
First thing’s first, don’t expect much for a few days. There’s a dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The water temp is about 59°, right on the money for this time of year.
The first chance to wet a line is on Monday morning the 11th at Forestry. Swell is small, just 3ft out of the NNE with a short 8-second period. Winds are glassy though, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate at 138, but the waves are small and nothing special.
Now, Monday morning the 17th of August is your real target. Forestry is set to fire. Swell hits 6ft from the ESE with a solid 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 512. A light cross-offshore wind from the SSW will keep the faces clean. This is advanced territory at that size. The afternoon still offers decent 5ft surf with a clean offshore breeze out of the SW at 12 mph. This is the clear winner of the whole forecast.
After that, it’s back to skinny, weak waves. By the 22nd and 23rd, the wind turns nasty out of the east at 15 mph, building into onshore garbage. The surf size pops up but it’s messy and blown-out. The energy reads high (over 400) but that’s just rough, choppy slop. That stretch is kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing weather.
Circle the 17th. Everything else is just filler.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 187 | 363 | 377 | 229 | 181 | 153 | 127 | 193 | 202 | 344 | 253 | 229 | 90 | 43 | 48 | 203 | 94 | 236 | 79 | 92 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:40PM2.07m | 4:00AM2.03m | 4:45PM2.14m | 5:05AM2.07m | 5:46PM2.23m | 6:06AM2.13m | 6:43PM2.32m | 7:03AM2.19m | 7:36PM2.39m | 7:57AM2.24m | 8:25PM2.42m | 8:48AM2.25m | 9:13PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.28m | 9:59PM0.45m | 10:26AM0.24m | 11:06PM0.39m | 11:29AM0.18m | 00:09AM0.30m | 12:28PM0.11m | 1:07AM0.21m | 1:24PM0.06m | 2:01AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.03m | 2:51AM0.08m | 3:06PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 6 | 26 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | ENE 13 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | E 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 377 | 229 | 181 | 153 | 127 | 193 | 202 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 90 | 43 | 48 | 203 | 94 | 236 | 79 | 92 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | N 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 15 | NE 10 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 32 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 63 | 12 | 46 | 33 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | — | NE 12 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 15 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 11 | N 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 33 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 37 | 19 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SW 2 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 187 | 363 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 344 | 253 | 229 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 44 | 0 | 66 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Forestry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forestry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forestry surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Forestry) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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