New Brighton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° S 172.72° E

New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's New Brighton Beach sea temperature is
10.7° C
1.0° 

New Brighton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 1.4m and 11s period. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright, grab your board and let's talk about New Brighton Beach. It's gonna be a bit of a rollercoaster over the next couple of weeks, with some sweet windows and some real flat or messy spells.

The first day with any action is Thursday, July 9th. Not a total loss, but nothing special. We've got a 5ft easterly swell with an 11-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW, making it a little bumpy. Wave energy is moderate (434). It's surfable, but that's about it.

Friday, July 10th, looks a lot better. The morning swell drops to 4ft from the east, but a clean offshore wind from the WSW cleans it right up. Energy is moderate (317), and conditions are described as "good." That's your Friday morning session sorted. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off, but the swell does ease off.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is a classic small-wave morning. Swell is down to 3ft from the east with a 10-second period, and that offshore WSW wind is still there. Energy is weak (154), but for a mellow spot, those little clean waves are a lot of fun. The afternoon gets blown out with onshore winds, so enjoy the morning.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Saturday afternoon through Monday, July 13th, it's all weak onshore junk and choppy conditions. Tuesday, July 14th, offers a brief respite – a morning offshore makes the 3ft northerly swell look tidy (184 energy), but it's just "ordinary." The afternoon gets glassy with zero wind, but the swell is tiny.

The next real standout doesn't show up until Friday, July 17th. The morning session is a beauty: 3ft of east swell, a 14-second period, light offshore wind, and strong energy at 319. The call is "good." But the afternoon is the real gem – glassy conditions, 3ft easterly swell, 13-second period. It's going to be absolutely clean and perfect for a longboard. That’s your Friday afternoon winner.

Saturday, July 18th, is the big one for this run. The morning brings a solid 5ft easterly swell with a long 14-second period, clean offshore wind, and very high energy at 947. The forecast says "very good." That’s your best session of the two weeks. The afternoon is still okay, but the morning is a lock.

Now, a word of caution for Sunday, July 19th. A monster 12ft swell from the ENE rolls in with a 10-second period. The wave energy is off the charts at 2777. The wind is glassy in the morning, but this is strictly for experts only. At that size with that period, it's going to close out hard and be dangerous. Beginners, stay away.

After that, it's a long, messy stretch. From Monday, July 20th, through the end of the forecast, it's all onshore winds, cross-onshore junk, and generally poor conditions. The swell sticks around for a bit, but the wind ruins it.

Bottom line: Saturday morning, July 18th, is your number one pick – solid, clean, and powerful. Friday, July 17th afternoon, is a close second for a glassy, fun session. Only experts should look at Sunday, July 19th. The water temp is about average for the season, so a 3/2 wetsuit is all you need.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wed
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1.4
E
11
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11
1.3
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11
1.2
E
11
1.1
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11
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1.3
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0.3
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1.1
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0.4
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Energy kJ
408
434
442
387
317
272
159
123
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68
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26
108
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18
169
112
71
53
20
16
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
11:01PM1.75m
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
5:21AM0.29m
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
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Feels °C
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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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