
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
515 | 1638 | 3668 | 2721 | 1761 | 2332 | 2612 | 3286 | 371 | 810 | 767 | 704 | 1122 | 3560 | 2415 | 737 | 1724 | 1187 | 804 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.57m | 10:51AM0.60m | 11:46PM0.64m | 11:40AM0.60m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | 1:02PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.87m | 1:40PM0.61m | 2:17AM0.91m | 2:19PM0.61m | 2:58AM0.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.35m | 5:16PM0.26m | 5:54AM0.30m | 5:50PM0.22m | 6:44AM0.26m | 6:22PM0.17m | 7:27AM0.22m | 6:56PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.19m | 7:33PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.17m | 8:12PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 29 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 18 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
515 | 1164 | 3668 | 2721 | 1761 | 1349 | 757 | 479 | 326 | 810 | 767 | 704 | 1122 | 335 | 1007 | 2061 | 1724 | 1187 | 804 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | E 9 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
243 | 346 | 193 | 153 | 63 | 8 | 80 | 42 | 371 | 12 | 45 | 105 | 516 | 540 | 236 | 737 | 479 | 410 | 200 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 17 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 13 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 11 | SW 23 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 13 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
74 | 1638 | 34 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 581 | 10 | 74 | 104 | 33 | 21 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
365 | 475 | 687 | 1709 | 1615 | 2332 | 2612 | 3286 | 4208 | 4612 | 2661 | 2721 | — | 3560 | 2415 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3587 | 0 | 12 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 3634 | 3634 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 3540 | 3601 | 3561 | 3540 | 3540 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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.











