Surf Forecasts:
New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Sep 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for New Brighton Beach.
Right now, we’re in a pretty flat spell. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The first few days of the forecast are a write-off with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.
We’ve got a long gap before anything really gets going. The first real glimmer comes on Tuesday, the 8th of September. Tuesday morning looks glassy with a light offshore breeze, and the swell is a tiny 0.7 ft from the east, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not packing much punch. The combined energy is weak (66). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The water is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The next little window is on the 12th and 13th of September. Saturday morning the 12th has a clean, gentle offshore wind from the WSW, and the swell is 2 ft from the SSE with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s small. The combined energy is moderate (109). Sunday morning the 13th is similar, 2 ft from the SSE, 13-second period, and clean offshore wind. The energy is a bit higher (128). These are the best of a pretty average bunch, but they’re still really small.
Now, the real standout comes on the 20th of September, Sunday morning. The swell is 6 ft from the SSE, with an 8-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SW, glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (379). This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole run, and with clean conditions, it’s the best on offer. But at 6 ft, it’s pushing past beginner territory. The break is New Brighton Beach, and it’s inconsistent, so it won’t be pumping all day, but when a set comes through, it’ll be the best wave we’ve seen. The afternoon looks onshore and small, so get it in the morning.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, the pickings are slim. The 20th is the only real standout. The rest is either flat, windy, or tiny. If you’re desperate, the 12th and 13th mornings might give you a few clean runners, but don’t expect much.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NNW 4 | N 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | NE 8 | E 8 | SSE 19 | NE 4 | SSE 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 47 | 32 | 26 | 76 | 66 | 106 | 133 | 96 | 140 | 31 | 12 | 71 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:03AM1.93m | 11:29PM1.81m | 12:04PM1.98m | 00:29AM1.86m | 1:03PM2.03m | 1:26AM1.90m | 1:59PM2.08m | 2:22AM1.95m | 2:52PM2.11m | 3:15AM1.99m | 3:43PM2.11m | 4:06AM2.01m | 4:33PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.19m | 6:20PM0.23m | 6:39AM0.14m | 7:17PM0.19m | 7:36AM0.10m | 8:13PM0.14m | 8:32AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.10m | 9:27AM0.04m | 10:00PM0.08m | 10:21AM0.04m | 10:52PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 11 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 8 | SSE 19 | NE 4 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 6 | 287 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 66 | 106 | 133 | 96 | 140 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 9 | E 10 | NNE 5 | N 8 | S 9 | S 15 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | S 19 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 40 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 7 | S 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 16 | NNE 6 | S 14 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | N 3 | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | E 8 | NW 4 | E 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 79 | 3 | 16 | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | N 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 8 | N 4 | NW 3 | NE 8 | — | NNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 47 | 32 | 26 | 76 | — | — | — | 4 | 115 | 28 | 2 | 71 | — | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 124 | 43 | 45 | 135 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 45 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
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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).
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