Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay over the next 16 days.
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