Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, gather 'round. Rusty here. It's a lean stretch for New Brighton Beach. We've got a solid 16-day window on the table, but it's a tough one to call. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for the first week, with a few tiny windows of hope in the second.
The early part of the run is a write-off. From now until the 7th of September, you're looking at a mix of onshore winds and tiny, messy swell. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 51°, but that's about the only thing to get excited about.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of the 8th of September. The wind drops right out, going glassy, with a little 3ft easterly groundswell rolling in with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (152). It's small, but clean. If you're a beginner, this is your window. It's inconsistent, so you'll be waiting for the sets, but the conditions will be pretty.
The rest of the first week is a dud again. We get a few offshore days on the 10th and 11th, but the swell is tiny—0.7ft to 2ft—and just not worth the rubber.
The second week kicks off with a bit more promise. On the morning of the 12th of September, we get a little 2ft south-southeast groundswell with a 14-second period, combining for moderate energy (173). The wind is offshore and clean. It's small, but it's the most interesting we've seen. The period is long, so it might be a bit straight for the beach break, but it's worth a look.
Then, another small glimmer on the morning of the 15th of September. A 2ft south-southeast swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy at 105. It's surfable, but ordinary.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 8th of September. With glassy conditions and that 3ft swell, it's the cleanest and most user-friendly wave in the whole forecast. The crowds are *sometimes* a factor, so you might have a few friends out, but it's worth it for the conditions.
So, there you have it. It's a tough month for New Brighton. The swell is small and inconsistent. A few windows of clean, small waves, but nothing to write home about. Keep an eye on the morning of the 8th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 54 | 113 | 72 | 152 | 122 | 92 | 49 | 102 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 35 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:03AM1.93m | 11:29PM1.81m | 12:04PM1.98m | 00:29AM1.86m | 1:03PM2.03m | 1:26AM1.90m | 1:59PM2.08m | 2:22AM1.95m | 2:52PM2.11m | 3:15AM1.99m | 3:43PM2.11m | 4:06AM2.01m | 4:33PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.19m | 6:20PM0.23m | 6:39AM0.14m | 7:17PM0.19m | 7:36AM0.10m | 8:13PM0.14m | 8:32AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.10m | 9:27AM0.04m | 10:00PM0.08m | 10:21AM0.04m | 10:52PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 16 | S 18 | NE 4 | S 17 | ENE 9 | S 10 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 20 | NE 4 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 65 | 50 | 72 | 152 | 122 | 92 | 49 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 7 | S 9 | S 18 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SE 4 | NE 7 | SSE 19 | E 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 40 | 4 | 89 | 74 | 1 | 35 | — | 21 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | — | NNE 8 | S 16 | NNE 6 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 8 | S 20 | S 19 | E 10 | S 16 | SE 7 | S 19 | SE 4 | NE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 79 | 4 | 42 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | N 3 | SE 3 | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | SSE 4 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 54 | 113 | — | — | 49 | — | — | 102 | 12 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 124 | 43 | 43 | 135 | 45 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
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The above surf forecast table for New Brighton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at New Brighton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our New Brighton Beach 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 (New Brighton Beach) 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).
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