Moeraki Surf Break

Moeraki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.36° S 170.84° E

Issued: 5 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moeraki sea temperature is
11.7° C

2.2°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, NNE swell with 17 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moeraki this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Moeraki in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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 Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
S
13
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
7
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ESE
13
1.4
S
7
1
S
10
0.1
E
12
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
0.1
E
19
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
0
1
5
1
15
0
0
1
3
16
0
0
3
0
0
0
7
1
2
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
0
SE
15
NNW
15
WNW
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:36AM1.78m
2:09PM1.96m
2:31AM1.83m
3:04PM2.02m
3:26AM1.86m
4:00PM2.04m
4:21AM1.87m
4:56PM2.02m
5:18AM1.84m
5:53PM1.97m
6:16AM1.80m
6:50PM1.89m
7:15AM1.74m
Low Tide
7:26PM0.15m
7:46AM0.06m
8:24PM0.11m
8:42AM0.01m
9:22PM0.09m
9:40AM-0.02m
10:20PM0.08m
10:38AM-0.03m
11:18PM0.08m
11:37AM-0.01m
00:16AM0.10m
12:36PM0.04m
1:13AM0.14m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
Temp °C
10
9
14
16
15
12
11
9
8
10
9
9
9
6
9
12
8
7
9
11
14
Feels °C
7
5
10
13
11
8
5
5
4
6
3
3
3
1
5
5
3
4
7
5
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
NE
5
0.4
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
13
1
S
10
1.2
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
Energy kJ
32
16
51
47
39
50
1
74
50
116
117
128
59
225
631
845
1348
907
656
290
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.5
S
13
0.8
S
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
19
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
38
33
24
20
5
68
6
7
25
62
37
1
6
92
271
25
7
84
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
19
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.6
SSE
13
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
9
30
6
41
1
15
6
41
7
3
16
6
3
125
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
1
SSW
6
1.4
S
16
1
S
6
0.2
NNE
2
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
S
7
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
1
1
72
1001
62
1
122
192
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
4
3
4
3
5
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
56
5
5
5
5
5
107
5
5
58
5
108
144
5
5
10
5
3
5
3
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
7
3
5
5
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
7
4
7
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
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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