Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay over the next 16 days.
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