
Surf Forecasts:
Larsen Street surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, WSW swell with 1,655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Larsen Street this week:
The surf forecast for Larsen Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Larsen Street in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Larsen Street over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1207 | 288 | 404 | 273 | 256 | 237 | 143 | 208 | 422 | 1283 | 461 | 734 | 749 | 1655 | 1193 | 711 | 615 | 367 | 993 | 435 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:11AM2.29m | 3:35PM2.28m | 4:06AM2.15m | 4:35PM2.17m | 5:14AM2.07m | 5:48PM2.13m | 6:30AM2.08m | 6:58PM2.18m | 7:35AM2.17m | 7:56PM2.31m | 8:27AM2.33m | 8:44PM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.71m | 9:25AM0.81m | 9:57PM0.85m | 10:21AM0.93m | 11:01PM0.93m | 11:29AM0.99m | 00:12AM0.93m | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:18AM0.84m | 1:41PM0.84m | 2:12AM0.68m | 2:32PM0.68m | 2:59AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | N 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 6 | W 20 | WSW 12 |
1207 | 288 | 404 | 273 | 256 | 237 | 89 | 114 | 85 | 4 | 461 | 734 | 74 | 1655 | 1193 | 711 | 615 | 104 | 8 | 152 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 12 | N 4 | N 4 | W 4 | W 20 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 7 | W 21 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | W 24 | WSW 13 | N 12 | W 24 |
— | 240 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 143 | 208 | 422 | — | 117 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 367 | 3 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 17 | WSW 19 | WSW 12 | N 16 | — | N 15 | N 14 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | W 22 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 34 | 78 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 10 |
— | 12 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1283 | — | — | 749 | — | — | 34 | 55 | — | 993 | 435 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 170 | 172 | 9 | 9 | 256 | 9 | 9 | 203 | 187 | 0 | 247 | 0 |
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Information about the Larsen Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Larsen Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Larsen Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Larsen Street 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 (Larsen Street) 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 Larsen Street 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.
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