Hanga Poukura Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.38° W

Hanga Poukura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hanga Poukura sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.5° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,764 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s 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 (Jul 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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3
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1
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1
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.1
W
6
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8888
10038
8621
6776
5095
3399
2418
2044
1764
1150
855
325
454
492
451
555
724
604
484
517
237
Wind (km/h)
35
W
45
W
40
W
30
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
N
15
N
25
NNW
30
NW
30
WNW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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on
cross-on
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cross
cross
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High Tide
3:00PM0.56m
3:34AM0.81m
3:28PM0.54m
4:03AM0.80m
3:55PM0.52m
4:33AM0.79m
4:25PM0.50m
5:06AM0.77m
5:01PM0.48m
5:44AM0.73m
5:49PM0.46m
6:30AM0.70m
6:58PM0.45m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.24m
8:47PM0.18m
10:09AM0.26m
9:11PM0.20m
10:43AM0.27m
9:36PM0.21m
11:18AM0.29m
10:03PM0.23m
11:59AM0.30m
10:34PM0.26m
12:47PM0.32m
11:14PM0.29m
1:46PM0.33m
00:08AM0.33m
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8:02
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8:00
8:00
7:58
7:58
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6:45
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 mm
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11
Temp °C
20
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
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20
20
19
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19
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19
20
21
Feels °C
13
11
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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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