Golden Bay surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 14,714 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Golden Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golden Bay over the next 16 days.
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