Hells Gate surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s 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 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hells Gate over the next 16 days.
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