
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1242 | 500 | 370 | 573 | 651 | 854 | 572 | 439 | 463 | 229 | 641 | 1001 | 836 | 533 | 568 | 1749 | 1711 | 734 | 718 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:06AM0.77m | 5:01PM0.48m | 5:44AM0.73m | 5:49PM0.46m | 6:30AM0.70m | 6:58PM0.45m | 7:28AM0.66m | 8:33PM0.46m | 8:38AM0.63m | 10:01PM0.50m | 9:49AM0.61m | 11:01PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.23m | 11:59AM0.30m | 10:34PM0.26m | 12:47PM0.32m | 11:14PM0.29m | 1:46PM0.33m | 00:08AM0.33m | 2:52PM0.32m | 1:34AM0.37m | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:23AM0.37m | 4:39PM0.29m | |||||||
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
1242 | 500 | 370 | 573 | 651 | 854 | 531 | 393 | 463 | 229 | 100 | 8 | 836 | 277 | 437 | 1749 | 1711 | 734 | 718 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
73 | 355 | 282 | 314 | 439 | 563 | 572 | 439 | 303 | 97 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 61 | 151 | 207 | 169 | 541 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSE 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 14 | SW 16 | N 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 |
2 | 94 | 196 | 387 | 56 | 57 | 132 | 129 | 38 | 107 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 67 | 26 | 161 | 255 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | SSW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 248 | 27 | — | — | 8 | 115 | 641 | 1001 | — | 533 | 568 | — | — | — | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3540 | 3561 | 3540 | 3609 | 3609 | 3609 | 3609 | 3524 | 3540 | 3524 |
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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.










