
Surf Forecasts:
Mikotai surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 930 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mikotai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
668 | 389 | 630 | 341 | 180 | 170 | 96 | 56 | 126 | 477 | 381 | 294 | 422 | 318 | 330 | 338 | 371 | 621 | 585 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:30AM3.26m | 1:58PM3.08m | 2:17AM3.11m | 2:50PM2.96m | 3:15AM2.97m | 3:58PM2.87m | 4:31AM2.87m | 5:31PM2.88m | 6:01AM2.89m | 6:54PM3.05m | 7:18AM3.03m | 7:56PM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.70m | 8:16PM0.88m | 8:41AM0.83m | 9:12PM1.02m | 9:38AM0.97m | 10:21PM1.12m | 10:55AM1.06m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:27PM0.99m | 1:10AM0.93m | 1:39PM0.79m | 2:11AM0.69m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 0 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
584 | 389 | 630 | 341 | 180 | 170 | 96 | 56 | 126 | 477 | 381 | 294 | 470 | 3031 | 1249 | 330 | 143 | 621 | 585 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 21 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
668 | 294 | — | 51 | 42 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 44 | 43 | 123 | 422 | 318 | 330 | 265 | 371 | 75 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 18 | — | W 23 | W 22 | W 8 | WSW 20 | W 10 | SW 11 | W 19 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | N 14 | W 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
— | 103 | — | 11 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 71 | 37 | 4 | 267 | 246 | 243 | 195 | 73 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 6 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 300 | — | 330 | 338 | 118 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 111 | 89 | 111 | 55 | 239 | 239 | 111 | 216 | 235 | 0 |
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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.











