Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 12,214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay over the next 16 days.
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