Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hanga Poukura in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | W 11 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1327 | 1216 | 1093 | 763 | 669 | 486 | 808 | 702 | 865 | 854 | 620 | 453 | 211 | 99 | 373 | 1023 | 603 | 782 | 793 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.74m | 12:18PM0.63m | 00:49AM0.78m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:27AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.17m | 7:14AM0.19m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 14 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 |
1327 | 1216 | 1093 | 763 | 669 | 486 | 313 | 702 | 865 | 854 | 620 | 453 | 211 | 76 | 195 | 1023 | 225 | 313 | 793 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 14 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 11 |
374 | 153 | 132 | 113 | 57 | 427 | 808 | 47 | 183 | 126 | 86 | 52 | 33 | 99 | 74 | 76 | 252 | 459 | 148 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 8 | NE 7 | SE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 7 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | W 13 |
131 | 79 | 65 | 67 | 84 | 55 | 42 | 32 | 47 | 25 | 71 | 28 | 24 | 81 | 373 | 32 | 32 | 79 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | 8 | 7 | 21 | — | 385 | 214 | 217 | 187 | 111 | 108 | 119 | — | — | 603 | 782 | 652 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3524 | 3524 | 3540 | 7 | 7 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 3561 | 3524 | 7 | 3524 | 3524 | 3540 |
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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.











