Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 14,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 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) | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
653 | 808 | 702 | 865 | 854 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 102 | 483 | 792 | 996 | 945 | 817 | 777 | 4181 | 8648 | 13707 | 10984 | 6564 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 6 | WSW 13 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
427 | 808 | 402 | 865 | 854 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 81 | 395 | 792 | 317 | 553 | 719 | 777 | 4181 | 8648 | 13707 | 10984 | 6564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 14 | SE 8 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — |
45 | 37 | 702 | 275 | 164 | 92 | 34 | 28 | 102 | 9 | 222 | 252 | 271 | 306 | 151 | 412 | 4373 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
54 | 55 | 51 | 71 | 65 | 43 | 42 | 25 | 78 | 57 | 123 | 133 | 161 | 69 | 30 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
653 | 535 | 69 | 65 | — | 58 | 122 | 111 | 191 | 483 | 271 | 996 | 945 | 817 | 645 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3524 | 3561 | 3561 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3540 | 3561 | 3634 | 3634 | 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.











