Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 17,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
539 | 427 | 808 | 702 | 865 | 844 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 203 | 540 | 1461 | 1163 | 1093 | 644 | 1810 | 7894 | 17103 | 13074 | 12248 | 8568 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.81m | 1:35PM0.61m | 1:57AM0.82m | 2:04PM0.60m | 2:25AM0.82m | 2:29PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.81m | 2:52PM0.56m | 3:17AM0.79m | 3:15PM0.55m | 3:44AM0.77m | 3:42PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.16m | 7:52AM0.18m | 7:24PM0.16m | 8:26AM0.19m | 7:50PM0.16m | 8:55AM0.20m | 8:14PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.21m | 8:37PM0.17m | 9:48AM0.23m | 9:01PM0.19m | 10:16AM0.25m | 9:28PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
539 | 423 | 505 | 353 | 865 | 844 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 203 | 269 | 123 | 317 | 618 | 644 | 631 | 7894 | 17103 | 13074 | 12248 | 8568 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | S 11 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
57 | 427 | 808 | 702 | 275 | 164 | 54 | 35 | 26 | 47 | 9 | 21 | 252 | 263 | 426 | 48 | 38 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 9 | NE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNE 6 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
84 | 45 | 37 | 52 | 71 | 82 | 92 | 25 | 27 | 14 | 57 | 10 | 99 | 129 | 41 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | NE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 44 | 44 | 121 | 77 | — | 86 | 44 | 29 | 209 | 540 | 1461 | 1163 | 1093 | 547 | 1810 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 3524 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3540 | 1 | 3540 | 3561 | 3524 | 3540 | 3540 | 3524 | 3587 | 3576 | 3576 | 3635 | 12 | 3635 | 3561 |
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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.











