
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 15,509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with WSW 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 (Jul 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
269 | 495 | 387 | 302 | 527 | 1083 | 2266 | 2461 | 3267 | 6005 | 2442 | 4189 | 5032 | 10986 | 15509 | 11619 | 7301 | 6095 | 5445 | 5169 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:24AM0.73m | 12:25PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.77m | 1:14PM0.66m | 1:55AM0.80m | 1:55PM0.63m | 2:31AM0.81m | 2:30PM0.59m | 3:04AM0.82m | 3:00PM0.56m | 3:34AM0.81m | 3:28PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.15m | 6:30AM0.24m | 6:41PM0.14m | 7:27AM0.23m | 7:20PM0.15m | 8:16AM0.23m | 7:53PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.23m | 8:22PM0.17m | 9:35AM0.24m | 8:47PM0.18m | 10:09AM0.26m | 9:11PM0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 20 | WSW 16 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
269 | 495 | 387 | 260 | 115 | 640 | 725 | 2461 | 2398 | 6005 | 1913 | 4189 | 1210 | 10986 | 15509 | 11619 | 7301 | 19 | 5445 | 5169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 22 | W 9 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
242 | 190 | 203 | 302 | 169 | 1083 | 2266 | 469 | 3267 | 116 | 2442 | 735 | 195 | 173 | 90 | 60 | 33 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 26 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
59 | 52 | 47 | 61 | 527 | 167 | 158 | 83 | 125 | 17 | 151 | 106 | 50 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | 21 | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 5032 | — | — | — | — | 6095 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3524 | 3683 | 3 | 3670 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3634 | 3635 | 3634 | 3587 | 3540 | 3587 | 3601 | 3601 | 12 | 12 |
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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.










