
Surf Forecasts:
Larsen Street surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 28 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, W swell with 1,534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 28th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Larsen Street over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
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326 | 433 | 721 | 558 | 452 | 361 | 217 | 173 | 118 | 732 | 528 | 478 | 351 | 497 | 1028 | 854 | 1069 | 1266 | 1268 | 1211 | 1060 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:42PM2.60m | 2:04AM2.47m | 2:23PM2.49m | 2:48AM2.35m | 3:09PM2.38m | 3:37AM2.24m | 4:00PM2.29m | 4:33AM2.17m | 4:58PM2.24m | 5:35AM2.15m | 5:59PM2.25m | 6:38AM2.21m | 6:59PM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34AM0.52m | 7:59PM0.53m | 8:15AM0.62m | 8:42PM0.64m | 8:59AM0.73m | 9:29PM0.74m | 9:48AM0.81m | 10:23PM0.80m | 10:44AM0.87m | 11:21PM0.81m | 11:44AM0.87m | 00:21AM0.76m | 12:44PM0.81m | 1:18AM0.66m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
326 | 433 | 721 | 558 | 452 | 361 | 217 | 173 | 118 | 732 | 528 | 323 | 298 | 497 | 1028 | 854 | 50 | 1266 | 1268 | 1211 | 1060 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | NW 6 | W 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
115 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 61 | 68 | 193 | 266 | 478 | 116 | 84 | 57 | 35 | — | 27 | 11 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | N 11 | WSW 14 | N 15 | N 15 | N 10 | — | N 11 | — | — | — |
23 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 104 | 31 | 91 | 2 | 351 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | — | — | 1069 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 256 | 9 | 9 | 256 | 0 | 43 | 157 | 53 | 195 | 0 | 155 | 173 | 165 | 9 | 207 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 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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