Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, ESE swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 16 days.
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