Gnarlies surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,858 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gnarlies in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gnarlies over the next 16 days.
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