Surf Forecasts:
Meatworks surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, ESE swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Meatworks this week:
The surf forecast for Meatworks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Meatworks in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meatworks over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles.
Honestly, the next few days are a total bust. We’re looking at a solid week of flat, weak junk with nothing to ride. Don’t bother waxing up until things change.
The first real pulse arrives on Friday morning, July 17th. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the ESE, with a nice long 15-second period. The energy is solid (932) and the wind is offshore from the WSW – clean. That’s a good sign. The real standout, though, is Friday afternoon at Meatworks. The swell holds at 4ft, still from the ESE, period still 15 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 1524. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one. That long period will make the waves line up nicely at this reef-and-beach setup. The direction is a little off the optimum SE, but with that power and clean wind, it’s the best call of the window.
The water temp is 52°F, which is about 0.9°F warmer than normal – nothing special, just a touch above average.
Sunday the 19th gets heavy. The swell is 8ft from the S with a massive 17-second period, but the wind is a strong 18 mph cross-off from the SW. The energy is huge at 3085. That’s a lot of water moving, but conditions are rated marginal. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’ll be a challenge.
The next week looks much better. Monday the 20th is a solid pick with 4ft from the S, 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the W. Energy is moderate (643) and the rating is very good. Tuesday the 21st is a weaker day – 5ft but with a short 8-second period. Skip it.
Wednesday the 22nd is another standout. The morning glass-off with a 6ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (891) and the wind is glassy from the N. That’s a beautiful morning. The afternoon holds the same size and direction with glassy conditions. Thursday the 23rd looks similar – 5ft SSE, glassy, good energy. The pattern holds through the end of the week with smaller but clean waves.
So, mark your calendar for Friday afternoon the 17th for the punchy, clean groundswell, and Wednesday morning the 22nd for the consistent, glassy, mid-sized swell. Those are the two to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | ESE 12 | S 16 | S 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 679 | 510 | 371 | 273 | 206 | 130 | 81 | 59 | 42 | 86 | 97 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 29 | 47 | 51 | 48 | 191 | 499 | 786 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.46m | 1:31PM1.60m | 1:55AM1.50m | 2:28PM1.68m | 2:53AM1.53m | 3:25PM1.74m | 3:50AM1.57m | 4:22PM1.79m | 4:47AM1.59m | 5:19PM1.80m | 5:44AM1.59m | 6:15PM1.79m | 6:41AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.19m | 7:09AM0.13m | 7:48PM0.14m | 8:05AM0.08m | 8:47PM0.10m | 9:02AM0.03m | 9:46PM0.06m | 10:00AM-0.01m | 10:45PM0.02m | 10:58AM-0.04m | 11:42PM0.00m | 11:56AM-0.05m | 00:39AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | 5:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Feels °C | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 12 | E 11 | SE 4 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 |
| kJ | 679 | 510 | 371 | 273 | 175 | 108 | 81 | 59 | 42 | 28 | 97 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 21 | 4 | 191 | 499 | 786 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | S 13 | S 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 16 | SE 5 | SE 4 | S 14 |
| kJ | 55 | 81 | 219 | 251 | 206 | 130 | 78 | 15 | 15 | 86 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 48 | 7 | 7 | 146 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | ESE 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — |
| kJ | 78 | 76 | 55 | 52 | 34 | 21 | 40 | 47 | 24 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 47 | 51 | 27 | 20 | 44 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | S 3 | — | ENE 5 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 43 | 32 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 31 | — | — | 435 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Meatworks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Meatworks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Meatworks 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 (Meatworks) 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).
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