
Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,789 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let's talk about what's cookin' at New Brighton Beach. Rusty here, and I'm gonna lay it out straight. The beginning of this run is a total bust – Friday's all cross-onshore chop, and the first few days are a write-off. Don't bother paddlin' out.
But don't you worry, because this forecast shapes up real nice. There are some killer windows of clean, rideable surf, especially once we get past the weekend.
The first real chance to get wet is on Sunday the 5th. The morning's lookin' good with a clean 4ft swell from the east-northeast and a light cross-offshore breeze. It ain't gonna grind, but it'll be fun. The energy is moderate at 435. The period is short at 9 seconds, so the waves will be a bit choppy, but it's a solid go. The afternoon gets messy with stronger wind.
Now, Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are mostly rough, but hold onto your leash for Tuesday afternoon. The 7th of July, that late session, is a real standout. We're talkin' a solid 8ft swell from the east-northeast – that's a serious amount of water. The energy is a massive 1752, which is strong to very strong. This one's for the experts only – it's gonna be powerful and heavy. The best part is the light offshore breeze from the south, keepin' it glassy. If you've got the stones and the right board, this is the session.
The rest of that week into the weekend looks solid. Wednesday the 8th through Saturday the 11th has a real consistent run of clean, offshore conditions. The swell sits around 5ft to 6ft from the east, with periods stretching out to 11 seconds. That longer period means better shape and more push. The energy is moderate-to-strong, between 476 and 894 – plenty of grunt for a good ride. Mornings with that light offshore breeze will be pristine. Crowds are a sometimes thing here, so you'll likely have company, but with this quality, it's worth the line-up.
After that, the surf drops off. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th have some glassy moments but the swell gets tiny. Tuesday the 14th is a mess again with cross-onshore wind.
Now, I spot a second, interesting window about a week and a half out. On Wednesday the 15th of July, we get a solid 8ft swell from the northeast. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and stormy, but the offshore wind from the west-southwest will keep it clean. The energy is a strong 972. It's worth a look, but remember, that's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. After that, the surf dwindles into small and weak conditions through the end.
So here's the bottom line: your best bet is Tuesday afternoon the 7th for the big, clean, expert-only swell. If you want something a bit more chill, the mornings from Wednesday the 8th to Saturday the 11th are your ticket to clean, fun waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 115 | 371 | 573 | 258 | 173 | 66 | 395 | 396 | 520 | 402 | 1155 | 663 | 651 | 564 | 609 | 520 | 476 | 400 | 495 | 505 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:34AM1.64m | 7:57PM1.78m | 8:17AM1.63m | 8:39PM1.75m | 9:01AM1.63m | 9:22PM1.74m | 9:48AM1.66m | 10:09PM1.73m | 10:39AM1.71m | 11:01PM1.75m | 11:34AM1.79m | 11:56PM1.78m | 12:31PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.38m | 1:47PM0.36m | 2:21AM0.38m | 2:31PM0.38m | 3:03AM0.38m | 3:16PM0.38m | 3:47AM0.36m | 4:04PM0.38m | 4:33AM0.33m | 4:55PM0.36m | 5:21AM0.29m | 5:49PM0.32m | 6:13AM0.24m | ||||||||
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
— | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 14 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | S 19 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
125 | 115 | 232 | 7 | 177 | 173 | 66 | 18 | 32 | 127 | 239 | 1155 | 663 | 651 | 564 | 609 | 520 | 476 | 400 | 495 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | — | ENE 9 | S 16 | E 11 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 |
8 | 3 | 3 | — | 258 | 5 | 58 | 29 | — | — | — | 163 | 92 | 51 | 55 | 83 | 73 | 179 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 17 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | — | S 21 | — | — | NE 8 | S 10 |
17 | 6 | 5 | — | 23 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 57 | — | 35 | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | SW 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | — | S 17 | — | S 19 | — | — | — |
12 | 24 | 371 | 573 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 395 | 396 | 520 | 402 | 597 | 80 | 243 | — | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 169 | 169 | 135 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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