
Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s suss out what’s on offer for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
First thing’s first – it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. We’ve got a long gap of small, messy days with hardly any power from the start of the period right through to the middle of the week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The real standout, and the only one worth getting keen for, is Friday the 17th. That morning we’ve got a clean 3 ft swell rolling in from the E with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long and full of energy. The combined energy hits 318 (moderate to strong), and the wind is a light offshore from the WSW, so the sets will be clean and lined up. Then in the afternoon, it goes glassy with the same 3 ft, 15-second swell, still a solid 301 energy. That’s the best of the window, no question. New Brighton is a fairly exposed beach break, so that long period will keep the waves organised and a bit more powerful than the height suggests. It’s a beginner spot, but with that size and period, it’s still perfectly fine for a learner on a bigger board.
Thursday the 16th afternoon sees a bit of life too – 2 ft from the E with a 16-second period, 132 energy, glassy winds. It’s small but clean, surfable for a patient surfer.
Other than that, most days are small, choppy, or blown out. Saturday the 18th morning has a 2 ft ESE swell with 217 energy, but the wind is cross-off. It’s rideable, but nothing special. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon has a glassy 3 ft wave from the NNE, but the period is a short 4 seconds – that’s windswell, not much push.
Bottom line: if you want decent surf, mark Friday the 17th. The rest of the two weeks is a long quiet stretch with only small windows of clean, small waves. For New Brighton, that’s not unusual – it goes flat or small fairly often.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | N 4 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | N 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 121 | 90 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 77 | 27 | 20 | 50 | 20 | 14 | 36 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 130 | 202 | 314 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 5:38AM2.06m | 6:10PM2.24m | 6:34AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:56AM-0.07m | 00:33AM0.00m | 12:52PM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 14 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 |
156 | 121 | 90 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 50 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 130 | 202 | 314 | 298 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 11 | E 9 | S 13 | S 13 | E 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | E 13 | — | E 5 | S 14 | S 15 |
8 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 31 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 9 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 20 | S 8 | S 21 | ENE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ESE 4 | S 15 | E 7 | S 15 |
121 | 56 | — | — | 41 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 77 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 36 | 9 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 43 | 0 | 5 | 142 | 43 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
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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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