Hells Gate surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hells Gate this week:
The surf forecast for Hells Gate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hells Gate in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hells Gate over the next 16 days.
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