Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Aug 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown. For the next 16 days at New Brighton Beach, it’s a slow start, but there’s a couple of days that might get you stoked if you’ve got the patience.
The first few days are a snooze. Friday and Saturday (the 7th and 8th) are tiny, with waves around 1 to 2 ft from the ESE and SE, with a period of 10 to 13 seconds. The energy is weak, so it’s barely a ripple. Water temp is about 49°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 9th shows a glimmer of hope in the morning. There’s a 5 ft wave from the NE, but it’s short period at 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate at 304. It’s a wave, but don’t expect much power. The afternoon drops to 3 ft.
The real standout is the weekend of the 15th. Saturday the 15th of August is the one to mark. The morning brings a solid 5 ft swell from the E, with a 12-second period, giving it good energy. The combined energy is strong at 530. The wind is offshore from the SW at 9 mph, and it’s clean. The afternoon keeps it up with 4 ft from the ENE, 11 seconds, still offshore at 15 mph, and clean. Energy is still strong at 420. This is the best window.
Sunday the 16th the swell drops to 2 ft, but it’s still clean in the morning with a 10-second period. After that, it flatlines into tiny waves and poor conditions for the rest of the forecast. The week after the 16th is a write-off.
This break is inconsistent and needs a decent swell. The crowds can be a factor when it’s good, so get there early. The optimum swell direction is ENE, so the 15th is a perfect match.
Bottom line: skip the first week. The best bet is Saturday the 15th of August, with 5 ft E swell and clean offshore wind. That’s your one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 61 | 49 | 27 | 15 | 27 | 244 | 47 | 33 | 13 | 37 | 72 | 62 | 32 | 175 | 176 | 145 | 113 | 55 | 54 | 717 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:16AM1.86m | 11:39PM1.79m | 12:16PM1.94m | 00:39AM1.84m | 1:15PM2.02m | 1:38AM1.90m | 2:12PM2.10m | 2:34AM1.96m | 3:08PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.01m | 4:02PM2.19m | 4:24AM2.04m | 4:55PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.31m | 5:55AM0.22m | 6:32PM0.27m | 6:52AM0.16m | 7:30PM0.21m | 7:49AM0.09m | 8:28PM0.15m | 8:47AM0.03m | 9:25PM0.10m | 9:44AM-0.02m | 10:21PM0.05m | 10:40AM-0.04m | 11:15PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 57 | 61 | 49 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 41 | 47 | 33 | 13 | 37 | 72 | 62 | 32 | 102 | 14 | 145 | 113 | 55 | 18 | 197 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | S 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 33 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 31 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ESE 10 | E 14 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | E 14 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 8 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 18 |
| kJ | 49 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | NE 8 | — | SW 6 | WSW 2 | SW 6 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | N 3 | NW 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 27 | 244 | — | 135 | 1 | 16 | — | 4 | 30 | 175 | 176 | 5 | 6 | — | 54 | 717 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 31 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
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