Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, E swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for New Brighton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up, folks. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for New Brighton Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. We're looking at Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, and honestly, the swell is tiny and messy. You're better off finding something else to do.
But don't lose hope. It starts to turn around on Sunday, July 27th. The morning shows some promise with a clean 3ft groundswell from the ESE, period pushing 13 seconds, and the wind is light offshore. The afternoon is even better – glassy, clean, same size. The wave energy is moderate (341), and it's a good, honest little run. Monday the 28th is the real standout though. That Tuesday morning session is looking prime: glassy conditions, 4ft of east swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong (577). For a break like New Brighton, a consistent east swell with that length means well-shaped, powerful lines. It's a beginner-friendly break, but this will be a fun one for everyone.
A bit of a lull then hits mid-week, with the wind turning onshore and spoiling things. But then we get another little window. Sunday, August 2nd, is worth a mention. The afternoon session is glassy again, with a clean 4ft easterly swell (333 energy). It's another good call.
Overall, the water's about average for the time of year. The best bet is that Tuesday morning, July 28th. Get out there, because it's not going to last. The crowds can be a problem here sometimes, but on a glassy day with a solid 4ft east swell, it's worth the company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 18 | 35 | 17 | 61 | 132 | 112 | 150 | 130 | 232 | 219 | 515 | 577 | 453 | 417 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41PM1.74m | 12:14PM1.78m | 00:33AM1.70m | 1:04PM1.78m | 1:22AM1.68m | 1:51PM1.79m | 2:08AM1.68m | 2:35PM1.81m | 2:51AM1.69m | 3:18PM1.83m | 3:33AM1.71m | 3:59PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.33m | 6:18PM0.43m | 6:36AM0.38m | 7:08PM0.46m | 7:23AM0.41m | 7:56PM0.47m | 8:08AM0.41m | 8:42PM0.46m | 8:52AM0.39m | 9:26PM0.44m | 9:36AM0.37m | 10:10PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 11 | E 12 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 132 | 112 | 150 | 130 | 232 | 219 | 515 | 577 | 453 | 417 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 15 | E 16 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 81 | 63 | 34 | 19 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 9 | — | E 19 | ESE 18 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 61 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 109 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 6 | — | 8 | 3 | 172 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 45 | 47 | 302 | 154 | 33 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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