Mahanga Beach surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahanga Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mahanga Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahanga Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahanga Beach over the next 16 days.
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