New Chums Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.70° S 175.61° E

New Chums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's New Chums sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.2° 

New Chums surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


New Chums surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 321 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for New Chums this week:

The surf forecast for New Chums over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at New Chums in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 7th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 7th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Chums over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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122
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155
301
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268
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321
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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SSW
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High Tide
2:42PM1.91m
3:09AM1.78m
3:47PM1.90m
4:16AM1.78m
4:49PM1.92m
5:19AM1.81m
5:47PM1.96m
6:16AM1.87m
6:39PM1.99m
7:08AM1.93m
7:27PM2.00m
7:56AM1.98m
8:12PM2.00m
Low Tide
8:23AM0.27m
9:06PM0.37m
9:27AM0.30m
10:11PM0.35m
10:31AM0.31m
11:13PM0.31m
11:32AM0.29m
00:10AM0.25m
12:29PM0.26m
1:01AM0.19m
1:20PM0.24m
1:47AM0.15m
2:08PM0.23m
2:31AM0.13m
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Information about the New Chums Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for New Chums provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at New Chums can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our New Chums 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 Chums) 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 Chums 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.

New Chums is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of Manukau. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Manukau. Manukau has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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