
Surf Forecasts:
Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe this week:
The surf forecast for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
180 | 174 | 239 | 481 | 237 | 197 | 237 | 271 | 421 | 1343 | 1010 | 845 | 706 | 644 | 491 | 362 | 316 | 252 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:06AM1.93m | 6:27PM2.00m | 6:48AM1.99m | 7:05PM2.03m | 7:30AM2.04m | 7:45PM2.03m | 8:14AM2.06m | 8:29PM2.01m | 9:00AM2.06m | 9:19PM1.97m | 9:50AM2.04m | 10:14PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.56m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:43AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.49m | 1:22AM0.42m | 1:37PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.39m | 2:23PM0.46m | 2:47AM0.39m | 3:12PM0.48m | 3:36AM0.43m | 4:05PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
180 | 174 | 239 | 196 | 237 | 197 | 237 | 271 | 421 | 1343 | 1010 | 845 | 706 | 644 | 491 | 362 | 316 | 252 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ESE 14 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | NE 9 | E 11 | ENE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SE 9 |
25 | 82 | 52 | 149 | 181 | 136 | 101 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | SSE 11 | SE 15 | S 16 | N 10 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | NE 4 |
25 | 23 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 55 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | NW 3 | SSW 8 | — | NE 3 | WNW 2 | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 5 | 481 | — | 5 | 1 | 111 | 32 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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Information about the Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe 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 (Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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