Kaiaua Bay surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 16 days.
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