Kaiaua Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 21s period, S swell with 2,159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaiaua Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaiaua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 16 days.
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