Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, E swell with 1,622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start this week for New Brighton Beach. The first few days are pretty flat with tiny, gutless swell – nothing to get excited about. The real action doesn’t kick in until Sunday the 26th.
Monday the 27th morning is where things start to look interesting. We’ve got a clean 4ft easterly swell with a nice 14-second period, and the wind is off the nose from the WSW at 9 mph. The water is sitting at 50°F, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy has climbed to 713 (moderate) – you’ll feel that push. By Monday afternoon it’s even better, with the swell nudging up to 5ft from the ESE and the same clean conditions. This is looking like a solid session.
Tuesday the 28th morning is the standout. Glassy conditions, 5ft of swell from the ESE, and a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1106 (strong). That’s a big, clean, powerful groundswell. But – this is a beach break, and with such a long period it might be a bit straight and tricky, so expect some shifting peaks. The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.
Wednesday the 29th morning is also a ripper – 5ft easterly swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore again at 9 mph. That’s clean, punchy, and consistent. The energy is still strong at 887. This is the best run of surf we’ve got in the whole 16-day window.
By Thursday the 30th, the swell starts to drop back below 5ft, and while the wind stays offshore, the conditions become more marginal. The moderate to fresh offshore winds will keep things clean, but the waves will be smaller and less powerful. Same story into Friday the 31st and the first weekend of August – the wind gets strong, making it hard to paddle into, and the swell is fading.
The second week is a real letdown. From Sunday the 2nd of August onwards, the swell drops below 3ft and the energy weakens. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The run of good surf is over by then.
The one true standout is Tuesday the 28th morning – get out there early for the biggest, cleanest swell of the period. The Monday and Wednesday mornings are also excellent, just a touch smaller. The only caveat for the point break and reef lovers is that this long-period groundswell might be a bit too straight for the beach, but if you can find a bank, you’ll be in for a treat. Crowds are possible at this spot, so be ready to share.
So, there’s a solid window of fun surf from the 27th to the 29th, but after that it’s a slow fade into small stuff. Hope you’ve got a board ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 1°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | NE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | ESE 14 | E 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 32 | 30 | 62 | 17 | 60 | 86 | 153 | 146 | 350 | 713 | 811 | 791 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:24AM1.84m | 10:47PM1.81m | 11:21AM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.29m | 4:58AM0.27m | 5:26PM0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | -3 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 11 | E 12 | NE 4 | NE 8 | SE 4 | SE 7 | ESE 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | ESE 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 46 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 62 | 2 | 16 | 86 | 153 | 146 | 350 | 713 | 811 | 791 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 4 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ESE 18 | ENE 12 | E 11 | E 12 | ESE 13 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 11 | 60 | 49 | 64 | 95 | 269 | 261 | 64 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 7 | E 12 | S 18 | ESE 13 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SW 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 44 | — | — | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 32 | 25 | — | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 302 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 40 | 20 | 33 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 205 | 237 | 154 | 9 | 0 | 255 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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