Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NE 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 (Oct 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banks Peninsula - Hickory Bay over the next 16 days.
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