
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3560 | 3536 | 2153 | 1401 | 517 | 657 | 924 | 534 | 1243 | 2386 | 3001 | 2653 | 2516 | 2082 | 1729 | 1535 | 2101 | 3903 | 2982 | 2264 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:44PM0.78m | 12:22PM0.55m | 00:31AM0.84m | 1:03PM0.58m | 1:13AM0.89m | 1:42PM0.61m | 1:55AM0.90m | 2:20PM0.63m | 2:34AM0.89m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:14AM0.84m | 3:38PM0.65m | 3:55AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.23m | 6:33AM0.14m | 5:54PM0.17m | 7:15AM0.09m | 6:40PM0.13m | 7:53AM0.07m | 7:22PM0.10m | 8:30AM0.06m | 8:05PM0.09m | 9:06AM0.07m | 8:47PM0.09m | 9:42AM0.09m | 9:32PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
3135 | 3536 | 2153 | 1401 | 517 | 657 | 924 | 534 | 273 | 2386 | 3001 | 2653 | 2516 | 2082 | 1729 | 1460 | 2101 | 3903 | 2982 | 2264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
18 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 361 | 206 | 108 | 83 | 1243 | 186 | 106 | 26 | 11 | 125 | 777 | 1535 | 1069 | 51 | 46 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 20 | SW 13 | NNE 5 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 24 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 46 | 45 | 309 | 286 | 23 | 65 | 32 | 21 | 217 | 38 | 54 | 103 | 20 | 19 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
3560 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 95 | 309 | — | — | — | 67 | 67 | 123 | 119 | 140 | 252 | 254 | 193 | 171 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3576 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3601 | 3609 | 3561 | 3601 | 4 | 7 | 3561 | 12 | 3540 | 3561 | 3540 | 3576 | 3609 | 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.










