
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 7,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 13s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, gales from the SE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
455 | 243 | 928 | 1100 | 1100 | 1186 | 1693 | 1272 | 782 | 648 | 452 | 1796 | 3714 | 2443 | 6453 | 4654 | 3543 | 2279 | 2902 | 3837 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:58PM0.45m | 7:28AM0.66m | 8:33PM0.46m | 8:38AM0.63m | 10:01PM0.50m | 9:49AM0.61m | 11:01PM0.57m | 10:51AM0.60m | 11:46PM0.64m | 11:40AM0.60m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM0.33m | 2:52PM0.32m | 1:34AM0.37m | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:23AM0.37m | 4:39PM0.29m | 4:51AM0.35m | 5:16PM0.26m | 5:54AM0.30m | 5:50PM0.22m | 6:44AM0.26m | 6:22PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
455 | 243 | 97 | 1100 | 1100 | 246 | 114 | 1272 | 782 | 648 | 452 | 1077 | 3714 | 2443 | 1533 | 1349 | 734 | 519 | 623 | 696 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | N 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SE 11 | SW 15 | N 7 | NNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
361 | 123 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 96 | 14 | 803 | 669 | 494 | 268 | 1796 | 43 | 2325 | 54 | 10 | 12 | 76 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NNW 7 | — | N 11 | N 12 | NE 8 | N 11 | SW 23 |
38 | 107 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 132 | 127 | 123 | 444 | 45 | 15 | 340 | — | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 6 | WSW 10 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
4 | 121 | 928 | — | — | 1186 | 1693 | — | 4 | 3 | 23 | 249 | 472 | — | 6453 | 4654 | 3543 | 2279 | 2902 | 3837 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3576 | 3666 | 3561 | 3635 | 3609 | 3635 | 3665 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3524 | 3576 | 3576 | 3587 | 3524 | 3540 | 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.











