Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.97° S 173.65° E

Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay WaveFinder

Issued: 11 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.6° 

Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 744 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 16 days.


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