
Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, E swell with 396 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what New Brighton Beach is serving up over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 11° which is about average for this time of year.
We've got a pretty slow start here, honestly. The first real recommendation isn't until Friday the 17th, so you're looking at a solid gap of nearly a week of unremarkable surf before anything worthwhile shows up. The early mornings have a little clean, gentle offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and the energy is low, so it's just not worth paddling out for.
Things finally perk up on Friday the 17th. The morning shows a clean 2ft easterly swell with a long 16-second period and solid moderate energy (243). That's a sign of a groundswell starting to push in. But the real standout is Friday afternoon: the wind drops to a slight air and goes offshore from the WSW, cleaning up the 3ft east swell. The combined energy jumps to 318 (moderate), and the forecast is calling it good conditions. That's the first window to get excited about.
Saturday the 18th keeps the good vibes going with a morning offshore from the SW at 12 mph, grooming a 3ft easterly swell (341 energy). The period is still a nice 14 seconds. This is a clean, fun-sized wave for the weekend. The afternoon goes a bit cross-offshore, but still clean.
The best window across the whole run, though, looks to be Sunday the 19th. You've got a clean 3ft east-southeast swell holding at a solid 13-second period. Both the morning and the afternoon have light offshore WSW winds and combined energies in the mid-300s. That is clean, consistent, and proper. If you've got a board, that's the day to be on it.
Looking further out to Wednesday the 22nd, there's a big pulse of swell due. The morning shows a 5ft ENE groundswell with a long 12-second period and combined energy hitting 730 (strong). The wind is clean offshore from the SW. The wave energy is significant, but that 5ft height might push it past beginner territory. The afternoon, the wind swings onshore, so that morning session is the go. The following Thursday is onshore and messy, so don't bother.
The tail end of the forecast, around Friday the 24th, shows a cleaner 3ft east swell with a 12-second period and moderate energy (399). It looks like a decent reset after the onshore winds pass.
So to keep it simple: forget the first week. The standouts are Sunday the 19th for clean, consistent chest-high waves, and the morning of Wednesday the 22nd for a bigger, more powerful groundswell for the experienced crew. Crowds at New Brighton are a possibility sometimes, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 |
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121 | 90 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 65 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 21 | 36 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 137 | 185 | 239 | 314 | 386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:05PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:28AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 |
121 | 90 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 137 | 185 | 239 | 314 | 386 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | E 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 14 | NE 4 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 6 | S 16 | SSW 15 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
30 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 20 | S 8 | S 16 | E 12 | S 19 | E 13 | ESE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 11 |
56 | — | — | 41 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 67 | 34 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 65 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 36 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 20 | 43 | 43 | 81 | 9 | 154 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 0 | 10 | 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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