Great Exhibition Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, NW swell with 316 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Great Exhibition Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Great Exhibition Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Great Exhibition Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Great Exhibition Bay over the next 16 days.
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