Medlands Beach surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Medlands Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Medlands Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Medlands Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Medlands Beach over the next 16 days.
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