Hicks Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hicks Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days.
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