
Surf Forecasts:
Humenga Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Humenga Point this week:
The surf forecast for Humenga Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Humenga Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Humenga Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
112 | 486 | 543 | 334 | 251 | 141 | 60 | 131 | 82 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 44 | 22 | 43 | 51 | 89 | 133 | 150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32PM1.34m | 1:57AM1.25m | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:54AM1.27m | 3:26PM1.46m | 3:51AM1.29m | 4:24PM1.49m | 4:49AM1.30m | 5:22PM1.50m | 5:47AM1.30m | 6:20PM1.48m | 6:46AM1.30m | 7:17PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM0.09m | 8:06AM0.05m | 8:50PM0.05m | 9:04AM0.01m | 9:49PM0.03m | 10:02AM-0.02m | 10:49PM0.00m | 11:02AM-0.04m | 11:48PM-0.01m | 12:01PM-0.05m | 00:47AM-0.01m | 1:01PM-0.04m | 1:44AM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 4 | SSW 15 | S 4 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 |
72 | 486 | 543 | 334 | 251 | 141 | 47 | 131 | 82 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 24 | 44 | 8 | 43 | 6 | 89 | 133 | 150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | SW 12 | S 18 | E 12 | SW 19 | E 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
81 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 21 | 51 | 51 | 89 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | E 10 | E 11 | S 21 | E 12 | N 7 | E 12 | SE 18 | SSW 14 | S 4 | — | — |
112 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 40 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | NNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
43 | 37 | — | — | — | 1 | 35 | 73 | 48 | 70 | 157 | 129 | 98 | 92 | 18 | 11 | 15 | — | 1 | 15 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 78 | 96 | 0 |
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Information about the Humenga Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Humenga Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Humenga Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Humenga Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Humenga Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Humenga Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










