Mikotai Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.05° S 174.03° E

Mikotai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mikotai sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.6° 

Mikotai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mikotai surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mikotai this week:

The surf forecast for Mikotai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mikotai in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mikotai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
2
W
14
3.5
WSW
8
3
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9
1.7
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1292
3560
1644
4334
5378
7171
5499
3865
2350
1572
1440
1618
1223
3515
3956
2911
2493
2200
662
545
734
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
W
35
W
40
SW
40
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
NW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
5
SW
30
WSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
30
WSW
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:13PM2.63m
3:58AM2.49m
4:39PM2.56m
5:17AM2.49m
5:57PM2.63m
6:26AM2.59m
6:55PM2.78m
7:21AM2.74m
7:41PM2.96m
8:07AM2.92m
8:20PM3.15m
8:46AM3.11m
8:57PM3.32m
Low Tide
9:41PM1.34m
10:06AM1.31m
11:03PM1.35m
11:34AM1.27m
00:22AM1.23m
12:44PM1.11m
1:18AM1.02m
1:35PM0.90m
2:00AM0.78m
2:16PM0.67m
2:37AM0.55m
2:53PM0.47m
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6:09
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
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12
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Information about the Mikotai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mikotai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mikotai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mikotai 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 (Mikotai) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mikotai may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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