
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,791 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSE 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 (Jul 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2980 | 1498 | 520 | 458 | 294 | 461 | 787 | 777 | 674 | 592 | 412 | 275 | 693 | 1567 | 1190 | 1089 | 480 | 1039 | 853 | 1211 | 1158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:18AM0.91m | 3:16PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.93m | 4:07PM0.57m | 4:56AM0.93m | 5:05PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.91m | 6:11PM0.54m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:30PM0.54m | 8:00AM0.82m | 8:56PM0.56m | 9:12AM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.21m | 9:10PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.20m | 9:57PM0.09m | 11:42AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.12m | 12:44PM0.20m | 11:52PM0.17m | 1:51PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.22m | 3:00PM0.20m | 2:32AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | 6:42 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | W 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
834 | 1498 | 388 | 248 | 218 | 461 | 787 | 777 | 674 | 592 | 412 | 275 | 437 | 1567 | 209 | 341 | 345 | 606 | 534 | 1211 | 1158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | W 11 | W 12 |
258 | 520 | 520 | 458 | 294 | 261 | 286 | 700 | 563 | 370 | 212 | 96 | 242 | 234 | 133 | 375 | 370 | 376 | 388 | 599 | 393 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
8 | 197 | 106 | 208 | 279 | 325 | 158 | 54 | 91 | 69 | 91 | 74 | 55 | 296 | 334 | 99 | 480 | 298 | 196 | 273 | 187 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — |
2980 | — | 335 | 314 | 260 | 181 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 269 | 693 | — | 1190 | 1089 | 459 | 1039 | 853 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3540 | 3540 | 3561 | 3601 | 3635 | 3561 | 3683 | 3707 | 3679 | 7 | 0 |
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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.











