Surf Forecasts:
Milford Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Milford Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Milford Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milford Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – Milford Beach is looking dead for the next 16 days. There’s no surf on offer from the get-go.
We’re looking at a long, flat run from Thursday the 6th of August all the way to Friday the 21st of August. Every single time slot is rated as "poor surf conditions." Not a single wave worth paddling for. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly zero, and when it does show up, it’s a weak dribble – the highest we get is a moderate 169 on the 15th of August.
For a sheltered spot like Milford Beach, which is a beach and reef setup that needs a northeast swell, this is a total washout. The water is about 56°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The strongest wind we see is a cross-offshore from the northwest on the 15th of August, but the swell is only 4ft from the north with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s not enough to get you out of bed.
The later week has a few glassy days on the 20th and 21st, but with zero swell, you’re just looking at a flat, clean pond. It’s a blank run, and it’s more normal for this area when the swell direction is wrong. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to chase. Even the kite surfers would be bored.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | — | N 16 | — | — | N 15 | — | N 15 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 115 | 94 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 61 | 90 | 51 | 49 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:11AM2.98m | 1:40PM2.89m | 2:07AM2.92m | 2:44PM2.88m | 3:11AM2.89m | 3:57PM2.92m | 4:21AM2.91m | 5:07PM3.04m | 5:29AM3.00m | 6:07PM3.19m | 6:30AM3.11m | 7:00PM3.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.89m | 7:22AM0.70m | 7:53PM0.92m | 8:19AM0.70m | 8:57PM0.92m | 9:21AM0.68m | 10:03PM0.86m | 10:26AM0.63m | 11:09PM0.77m | 11:33AM0.54m | 00:12AM0.65m | 12:34PM0.43m | 1:08AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | — | — | N 15 | — | N 15 | — | N 14 | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | 94 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 61 | — | 51 | 49 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 23 | 115 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 31 | 90 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 232 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 333 | 281 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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The above surf forecast table for Milford Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Milford Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Milford Beach 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 (Milford Beach) 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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