Moeraki Surf Break
Lat Long: 45.36° S 170.84° E

Moeraki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Moeraki

Issued: 11 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Moeraki sea temperature is
12.7° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Moeraki surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moeraki this week:

The surf forecast for Moeraki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moeraki in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 22s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 5th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 5th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.8
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.1
E
9
4
SSE
22
4
SSE
21
2.5
SSE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
242
173
71
109
59
108
87
70
48
34
39
47
19
10
0
0
2
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
45
WSW
15
NW
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:24PM1.63m
5:41AM1.49m
6:08PM1.59m
6:24AM1.45m
6:51PM1.55m
7:08AM1.42m
7:36PM1.52m
7:54AM1.40m
8:22PM1.51m
8:42AM1.42m
9:09PM1.52m
9:33AM1.46m
10:00PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.38m
11:44PM0.44m
11:55AM0.40m
00:31AM0.45m
12:41PM0.42m
1:17AM0.46m
1:27PM0.42m
2:02AM0.46m
2:13PM0.42m
2:47AM0.43m
3:00PM0.39m
3:32AM0.40m
3:50PM0.36m
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clear
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clear
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8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:10
8:10
8:11
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5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
13
14
16
16
14
11
13
8
12
14
12
14
17
14
14
15
12
Feels °C
9
9
8
7
10
11
13
15
12
8
10
-2
6
8
7
9
12
9
8
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.1
E
9
4
SSE
22
4
SSE
21
2.5
SSE
15
Energy kJ
270
242
173
42
66
59
108
87
70
48
34
39
47
194
125
117
67
2
15384
11982
2903
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.6
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.1
SE
15
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
3
S
21
Energy kJ
14
31
15
71
31
30
3
1
9
23
8
15
9
19
217
134
131
7996
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
20
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
11
5
3
6
13
13
2
3
3
6
10
8
10
30
10
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.7
S
5
0.8
SSW
4
1.7
SSW
6
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.3
W
2
2
S
13
Energy kJ
1
18
69
109
21
22
208
1
1
1
1
1339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
3
1
5
5
5
Distance (km)
3
65
3
3
65
0
0
0
0
10
34
287
10
5
5
10
5
107
107
108
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
2
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
4
4
5
2
4
3
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
8
9
9
6
8
7
6
9
5
5
9
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Information about the Moeraki Surf forecast

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