Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banks Peninsula - Gough Bay over the next 16 days.
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