Gnarlies surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, S swell with 6,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gnarlies this week:
The surf forecast for Gnarlies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gnarlies in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gnarlies over the next 16 days.
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