Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, ESE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – New Brighton Beach is in a bit of a flat spell. We're looking at a long run of tiny, weak, or messy conditions, so don't be in a rush. There's a gap of about ten days before we see anything worth getting excited about.
The first solid chance won't come until Thursday, the 24th of September. That Thursday morning looks promising with a clean, glassy 1.0ft ESE swell. The energy is moderate (335), and with light winds and good conditions expected, it's about the best you'll see for a while. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 51°. This spot is inconsistent and exposed to the swell, so it's not a guarantee, but if it's breaking, the morning session is your window.
Friday, the 25th, drops back to small, poor surf, so don't bother. The real standout, though, is Tuesday, the 29th of September. That morning brings a much stronger 6ft ESE groundswell with a very long period of 12 seconds and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 872. This is the biggest and most powerful swell of the whole forecast. Just keep in mind that at over 5ft, it's getting too big for beginners, and with that long period, it might be better for a reef or point break than a beach break, but if you're an experienced surfer, this is your day.
Outside of that one Tuesday morning, the rest is pretty ordinary. The swell is small, winds are often onshore or cross, and the quality is poor. Not much to hang your hat on. But when it does come together on the 24th and 29th, it's worth a look. Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and I'll be back when things change. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 3 | NE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 87 | 75 | 51 | 47 | 41 | 43 | 24 | 23 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | off | off | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:01PM1.90m | 7:29AM1.90m | 7:52PM1.82m | 8:21AM1.85m | 8:45PM1.75m | 9:15AM1.80m | 9:39PM1.69m | 10:09AM1.77m | 10:33PM1.65m | 11:03AM1.74m | 11:26PM1.63m | 11:54AM1.74m | 00:15AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.19m | 1:20AM0.20m | 1:49PM0.27m | 2:10AM0.27m | 2:40PM0.34m | 2:59AM0.34m | 3:31PM0.40m | 3:48AM0.40m | 4:21PM0.45m | 4:37AM0.44m | 5:10PM0.48m | 5:25AM0.46m | 5:58PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 30 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 87 | 75 | 51 | 47 | 41 | 43 | 24 | 23 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 13 | S 17 | S 17 | NE 4 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 16 | E 12 | E 11 | S 14 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 7 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 6 | E 12 | E 6 | S 16 | ENE 8 | SE 5 | ENE 10 | S 16 | E 8 | S 15 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ENE 13 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | NE 3 | SSW 3 | — | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 2 | 9 | 8 | — | 21 | 75 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 16 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 43 | 20 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 20 | 31 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 43 | 9 |
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