
Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
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G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for New Brighton Beach. The next couple weeks have some clean waves early, then a long flat stretch, before things shape up again near the end.
We start on Tuesday, July 7th, with some small but fun waves. The morning brings a 4ft east swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 327. Water temp is 51°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s a good chance to get wet. The afternoon goes to 5ft with a clean offshore wind from the SW and moderate energy (368). This is the best of the early action.
Wednesday the 8th looks even better. The morning has a 5ft east swell with a longer 11-second period, adding some punch. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, making for glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to a strong 521. This is a standout morning – the combo of a decent swell, good period, and clean wind is hard to beat. Afternoon turns to a cross-shore with light rain, so the quality drops.
Thursday and Friday the 9th and 10th offer more clean but smaller surf. Thursday’s 5ft east swell (11 seconds) is on the bigger side, but the cross-offshore winds and moderate energy (505) mean it’s still surfable. Friday drops to 4ft to 4ft, but with gentle offshore winds and clean conditions, it’s a solid pick for a longboard or learner.
Now, here’s the gap. From Saturday the 11th through Wednesday the 15th, it goes pretty quiet. The swell drops below 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-on, and the energy falls into the double digits. There’s a few days of barely surfable knee-high slop with choppy conditions. The water feels flat and lifeless.
But things turn around. On Thursday the 16th, we get a surprise: a 3ft east swell with a very long 15-second period rolling in. The wind is offshore from the WSW, and the energy jumps to 289. It’s small, but that long period means clean, lined-up waves, best for a point or reef setup. Still, it’s a welcome change.
The real standout comes on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning delivers a 4ft ESE swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW, and a massive energy reading of 859. That’s strong wave energy for New Brighton. Conditions are clean with a gentle offshore, and the afternoon stays good with a 5ft swell and glassy winds. This is the best of the whole outlook – solid chest-to-head-high waves with plenty of push and clean faces. A cracker of a day.
Sunday the 19th holds steady with 3ft east swell, 12-second period, and clean offshore winds. A great follow-up session. Then Monday the 20th sees onshore winds kill the quality, but Tuesday the 21st bounces back with a clean 3ft east swell, 13-second period, and cross-offshore winds.
Overall, the first few days and that sweet Saturday on the 18th are your best bets. If you can get out on the 7th, 8th, or 18th, you’ll be smiling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 341 | 342 | 441 | 505 | 452 | 505 | 467 | 526 | 288 | 401 | 200 | 156 | 118 | 133 | 66 | 42 | 161 | 51 | 49 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:48AM1.66m | 10:09PM1.73m | 10:39AM1.71m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.38m | 4:33AM0.33m | 4:55PM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
276 | 341 | 342 | 441 | 505 | 452 | 505 | 467 | 526 | 288 | 401 | 200 | 156 | 118 | 133 | 66 | 42 | 46 | 14 | 13 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | NE 4 | S 12 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 |
119 | 104 | 16 | 55 | 55 | 198 | 35 | 131 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | — | — | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 23 |
— | — | 4 | 29 | 55 | — | — | 117 | 217 | 124 | 77 | 43 | 74 | 51 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SSE 6 | — | S 7 | SSW 3 | S 19 | — | — | SSW 16 | S 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 |
51 | 27 | — | 80 | — | 33 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 654 | 37 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 161 | 51 | 49 | 156 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 169 | 169 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 45 | 47 | 40 |
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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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