
Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, listen up. Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands for New Brighton Beach. The next week and a half is pretty lackluster, but there is a glimmer of something much bigger way out there.
The first real chance of anything decent arrives on Friday the 10th in the morning. We’re looking at a small 4ft easterly swell, but the wind is offshore from the WSW. It’ll be clean, with the combined wave energy at a modest 317 (moderate energy). It’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’s a session for the logs or a fun cruisy board. It gets a bit of a bump on Saturday the 11th morning with a smaller 3ft east swell and that same offshore WSW breeze. Again, small and clean, with energy down to 149 (weak to moderate).
After that, we hit a real flat spell. From Saturday afternoon right through to Wednesday the 16th morning, it’s poor. Tiny waves, crummy onshore winds, the whole deal. It’s a solid stretch of about four days where you’re better off looking at photos.
Things try to flicker back to life on Thursday the 16th afternoon. The wind is offshore from the SW, and we get a 2ft easterly groundswell with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is 174 (moderate). That long period means it’ll have some shape, but it’s small.
Now, here’s the one to circle. On Saturday the 18th, the morning looks excellent. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the east, period of 14 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze from the WSW. Combined energy sits at 443 (moderate), and everything lines up for a proper clean, glassy morning session. This is the best bet in the first two weeks. The afternoon stays good too, with a clean 3ft from the ESE.
If you’re really desperate for size, look way out to Friday the 24th. The afternoon brings a massive 13ft easterly swell with a 12-second period. The energy reading is a whopping 5333 (very strong). But here’s the catch – that’s way too big for New Brighton Beach. It’s in the “experts only” territory and the models are already saying it’s predicted to be too big for this break. It will be a washing machine, not a wave. The 6ft morning of the 24th is also on the limit for beginners, but with an onshore wind, it’s a mess.
To sum it up: the standout is the morning of Saturday the 18th. Clean, waist-to-chest high, good wind, and the waves have some grunt. If you can wait that long, it’s your window. The rest is either flat, too small, or too big.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
434 | 382 | 387 | 317 | 257 | 156 | 118 | 87 | 62 | 41 | 27 | 48 | 14 | 17 | 437 | 86 | 43 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:34AM1.79m | 11:56PM1.78m | 12:31PM1.89m | 00:53AM1.83m | 1:29PM1.99m | 1:51AM1.90m | 2:26PM2.10m | 2:49AM1.96m | 3:23PM2.18m | 3:45AM2.02m | 4:19PM2.24m | 4:42AM2.05m | 5:15PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.32m | 6:13AM0.24m | 6:46PM0.28m | 7:07AM0.17m | 7:44PM0.22m | 8:04AM0.10m | 8:43PM0.16m | 9:02AM0.03m | 9:42PM0.10m | 10:00AM-0.03m | 10:40PM0.05m | 10:58AM-0.07m | 11:37PM0.01m | ||||||||
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
434 | 382 | 387 | 317 | 257 | 156 | 118 | 87 | 62 | 41 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 112 | 86 | 43 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | E 9 | S 8 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 |
202 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 1 | — | 8 | 71 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 19 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 20 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | S 15 | S 13 | — | S 8 | E 10 | S 8 | S 22 | S 20 | E 14 | E 11 |
36 | 117 | — | 124 | 78 | 121 | 55 | 51 | 8 | 41 | — | 4 | 31 | — | 6 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 555 | 506 | 343 | 225 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 48 | 12 | 17 | 437 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 43 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 4 |
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Information about the New Brighton Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for New Brighton Beach 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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