Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hanga Poukura this week:
The surf forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1511 | 3594 | 3186 | 2504 | 2221 | 1791 | 1626 | 1167 | 846 | 572 | 702 | 1055 | 1096 | 918 | 1034 | 3761 | 4448 | 3098 | 2146 | 1672 | 1449 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:33PM0.52m | 6:21AM0.90m | 6:48PM0.51m | 7:26AM0.90m | 8:08PM0.52m | 8:32AM0.88m | 9:26PM0.55m | 9:37AM0.86m | 10:37PM0.60m | 10:39AM0.83m | 11:39PM0.65m | 11:38AM0.79m | 00:35AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.21m | 11:15PM0.15m | 1:23PM0.19m | 00:21AM0.17m | 2:31PM0.17m | 1:35AM0.20m | 3:35PM0.14m | 2:52AM0.22m | 4:34PM0.12m | 4:09AM0.23m | 5:27PM0.11m | 5:21AM0.23m | 6:15PM0.10m | ||||||||
8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1511 | 3594 | 3186 | 2504 | 2221 | 1791 | 1337 | 1064 | 671 | 439 | 645 | 1055 | 1096 | 918 | 617 | 3761 | 4448 | 3098 | 2146 | 1672 | 1449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 11 | SW 12 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
197 | 803 | 676 | 796 | 845 | 1096 | 1626 | 1167 | 846 | 572 | 341 | 277 | 212 | 134 | 1034 | 794 | 765 | 744 | 567 | 475 | 450 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | ESE 11 | SW 11 | S 6 | ESE 9 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | — | NW 11 |
813 | 22 | 9 | 437 | 854 | 765 | 21 | 72 | 306 | 470 | 702 | 196 | 205 | 44 | 56 | 392 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 32 | 18 | 188 | — | — | 11 | 24 | 83 | 196 | 304 | 408 | 412 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3587 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3561 | 3579 | 3609 | 3609 | 3609 |
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Information about the Hanga Poukura Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hanga Poukura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hanga Poukura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hanga Poukura surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hanga Poukura) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hanga Poukura may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










