Hanga Poukura Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Hanga Poukura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hanga Poukura sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.8° 

Hanga Poukura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
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1
0
0
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4
0
1
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1
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3
3
4
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
1.3
SW
15
3.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
14
4
WSW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
866
638
837
704
3287
7747
7332
5700
3929
2699
2185
1525
1259
1107
1149
944
913
725
692
572
763
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
45
NW
30
W
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
W
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
30
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:52PM0.56m
3:17AM0.79m
3:15PM0.55m
3:44AM0.77m
3:42PM0.54m
4:14AM0.74m
4:14PM0.52m
4:50AM0.70m
4:56PM0.51m
5:36AM0.65m
5:59PM0.49m
6:39AM0.59m
7:38PM0.50m
Low Tide
9:22AM0.21m
8:37PM0.17m
9:48AM0.23m
9:01PM0.19m
10:16AM0.25m
9:28PM0.20m
10:49AM0.28m
10:02PM0.23m
11:28AM0.30m
10:44PM0.27m
12:20PM0.32m
11:48PM0.32m
1:31PM0.34m
1:38AM0.35m
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7:39
7:37
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7:33
7:33
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7:00
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Temp °C
21
21
21
18
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18
18
19
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Feels °C
17
16
16
11
14
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17
18
15
15
16
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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.

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