Surf Forecasts:
Lake Ferry surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 30,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lake Ferry this week:
The surf forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lake Ferry in the next 16 days are 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 26ft (8.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sun 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 5 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
243 | 236 | 575 | 1133 | 20501 | 30658 | 11161 | 3997 | 2052 | 952 | 286 | 482 | 364 | 150 | 77 | 41 | 58 | 27 | 37 | 36 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | on | on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:13PM1.17m | 10:37AM1.05m | 10:56PM1.17m | 11:22AM1.09m | 11:42PM1.18m | 12:09PM1.14m | 00:30AM1.19m | 12:59PM1.21m | 1:22AM1.22m | 1:52PM1.28m | 2:17AM1.24m | 2:48PM1.36m | 3:14AM1.26m | 3:45PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:36AM0.22m | 4:42PM0.23m | 5:16AM0.20m | 5:27PM0.21m | 5:59AM0.17m | 6:17PM0.18m | 6:45AM0.14m | 7:11PM0.14m | 7:34AM0.10m | 8:08PM0.10m | 8:28AM0.07m | 9:07PM0.06m | 9:24AM0.03m | ||||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
— | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | — | S 23 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 5 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 |
243 | 124 | 575 | 4 | — | 2894 | 11161 | 3997 | 2052 | 952 | 286 | 482 | 364 | 150 | 77 | 28 | 58 | 27 | 37 | 17 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 14 | S 9 |
15 | 236 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 674 | 569 | 186 | 125 | 84 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 36 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 7 | S 18 |
9 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 149 | 51 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 41 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 |
16 | 12 | 3 | 1133 | 20501 | 30658 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 48 | — | — | 7 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 112 | 151 | 189 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 64 | 64 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Information about the Lake Ferry Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lake Ferry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lake Ferry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lake Ferry 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 (Lake Ferry) 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 Lake Ferry 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.
Lake Ferry is 28 km (17 miles) from Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











