Golden Bay surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golden Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Golden Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Golden Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golden Bay over the next 16 days.
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