
Surf Forecasts:
Hanga Poukura surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 6,152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s 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 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 14s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanga Poukura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4878 | 6022 | 5094 | 3930 | 3675 | 2536 | 2810 | 2508 | 2204 | 1931 | 1686 | 749 | 377 | 275 | 1377 | 2100 | 3123 | 4461 | 3441 | 2648 | 2085 | |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | 1:02PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.87m | 1:40PM0.61m | 2:17AM0.91m | 2:19PM0.61m | 2:58AM0.94m | 3:01PM0.61m | 3:42AM0.93m | 3:46PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.90m | 4:38PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.17m | 7:27AM0.22m | 6:56PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.19m | 7:33PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.17m | 8:12PM0.07m | 9:32AM0.16m | 8:53PM0.07m | 10:17AM0.17m | 9:39PM0.09m | 11:06AM0.19m | 10:30PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | 27 | 37 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
18 | 326 | 810 | 767 | 694 | 613 | 826 | 1213 | 2204 | 1931 | 1686 | 749 | 377 | 275 | 1377 | 2053 | 3123 | 4461 | 3441 | 2648 | 2085 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
14 | 371 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 355 | 380 | 272 | 886 | 528 | 404 | 285 | 218 | 271 | 328 | 2100 | 1997 | 193 | 419 | 388 | 235 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NE 9 | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | ENE 9 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | — | — | SSE 12 |
13 | 19 | 21 | 45 | 105 | 30 | 10 | 18 | 121 | 20 | 85 | 13 | 109 | 205 | 244 | 202 | 105 | 115 | — | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
4878 | 6022 | 5094 | 3930 | 3675 | 2536 | 2810 | 2508 | — | — | — | 192 | 104 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 104 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3676 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3601 | 3561 | 3540 | 3540 | 3540 | 3524 | 3514 | 3524 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3579 | 3663 | 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.











