Moeraki Surf Break

Moeraki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.36° S 170.84° E

Issued: 11 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moeraki sea temperature is
11.7° C

2.5°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, E swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moeraki in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
9
8
8
2
2
3
3
8
20
95
71
347
279
264
290
257
267
212
192
144
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
10
W
5
NW
5
WNW
15
N
15
NNE
10
WSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
45
SSW
40
SW
40
SW
25
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
9:17AM1.63m
9:45PM1.64m
10:17AM1.60m
10:42PM1.59m
11:13AM1.58m
11:34PM1.56m
12:04PM1.59m
00:22AM1.54m
12:51PM1.61m
1:07AM1.54m
1:34PM1.64m
1:49AM1.55m
2:15PM1.67m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.22m
3:29PM0.25m
3:59AM0.26m
4:23PM0.32m
4:50AM0.30m
5:16PM0.37m
5:38AM0.34m
6:06PM0.40m
6:24AM0.36m
6:53PM0.42m
7:07AM0.36m
7:38PM0.42m
7:49AM0.36m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:15
8:17
8:17
8:17
8:17
8:17
8:17
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
10
4
10
44
14
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
9
9
11
8
8
8
7
9
10
9
7
7
8
9
10
8
8
9
Feels °C
6
8
8
6
6
9
5
3
3
5
2
3
1
-2
-2
2
6
7
4
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
1.5
S
17
1.6
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
E
6
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.6
SSE
8
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
213
1357
1287
478
329
254
80
132
63
20
95
71
347
279
264
287
257
267
212
192
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
S
14
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
13
1.2
E
10
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
15
0.8
S
15
0.8
E
11
Energy kJ
10
9
8
8
2
93
3
16
31
290
76
359
385
272
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
13
0.6
S
18
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
4
4
2
1
3
8
7
60
240
30
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
2
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
SSW
3
1.6
S
6
2.5
S
8
3
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
9
2
S
8
1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
5
2
177
850
1361
2067
1152
451
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
3
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
58
5
5
5
5
19
166
5
107
235
235
235
222
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
3
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
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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