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

Moeraki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Moeraki

Issued: 11 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Moeraki sea temperature is
12.4° C

2.7°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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 5th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 5th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 5th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
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)
0.6
E
10
1
ENE
6
0.9
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ESE
13
1.6
SSE
18
1.2
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
88
79
104
87
68
49
33
38
27
18
9
7
7
3
16
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
0
WSW
10
SW
0
SSE
45
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
55
SW
35
WSW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:26AM1.54m
10:53PM1.59m
Low Tide
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
4:19AM0.34m
4:41PM0.31m
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:10
8:10
8:11
8:11
<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
4:59
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
12
13
14
15
16
13
11
12
8
9
11
12
16
12
8
10
13
12
14
15
13
Feels °C
8
10
11
12
13
11
8
11
-1
4
7
7
10
0
-1
6
9
7
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
S
5
0.5
E
9
1.1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
17
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.1
SE
13
1.6
SSE
17
1.6
SSE
18
1.2
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
71
51
79
104
87
68
49
13
38
210
108
470
343
322
6
1523
1671
499
490
313
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
15
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
S
19
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.8
SSE
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
17
Energy kJ
6
48
13
3
3
10
23
33
8
27
66
9
8
7
3
16
5
336
47
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
15
0.2
S
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
13
13
1
2
1
3
4
8
8
9
18
8
7
7
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
5
1
ENE
6
0.6
S
4
1.3
SSW
5
2.4
SSW
9
0.4
W
3
2
S
16
Energy kJ
31
88
11
73
924
2
1909
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
3
313
3
5
5
17
107
222
5
5
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
4
4
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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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