Lake Ferry Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.40° S 175.15° E

Lake Ferry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lake Ferry sea temperature is
10.7° C
1.3° 

Lake Ferry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lake Ferry surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,282 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lake Ferry in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lake Ferry over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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SSE
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
17
4
SSW
9
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S
9
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3
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
9
4
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10
3.5
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10
2.5
S
11
4
SSW
11
3
S
10
2.5
S
10
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Energy kJ
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57
89
223
2729
2788
2441
2639
1334
1794
2967
1980
1525
3322
1877
1257
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
SSE
5
E
5
SE
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
35
S
30
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
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30
S
25
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15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
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High Tide
5:01PM1.44m
5:26AM1.28m
5:57PM1.41m
6:23AM1.27m
6:53PM1.37m
7:20AM1.26m
7:49PM1.32m
8:16AM1.25m
8:43PM1.26m
9:11AM1.24m
9:36PM1.22m
10:04AM1.23m
10:28PM1.18m
Low Tide
10:42AM-0.03m
11:26PM0.02m
11:41AM-0.02m
00:22AM0.03m
12:40PM0.00m
1:17AM0.04m
1:38PM0.03m
2:11AM0.06m
2:34PM0.07m
3:02AM0.09m
3:29PM0.11m
3:52AM0.13m
4:21PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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13
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6
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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.

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