New Chums Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.70° S 175.61° E

New Chums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's New Chums sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.1° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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ENE
7
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1.4
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1.1
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SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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181
286
268
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258
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93
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82
26
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22
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Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
ESE
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E
15
S
10
SSW
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WSW
20
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SSE
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High Tide
8:02PM2.20m
8:25AM2.05m
8:50PM2.18m
9:15AM2.03m
9:37PM2.13m
10:03AM1.99m
10:22PM2.05m
10:50AM1.93m
11:07PM1.94m
11:37AM1.86m
11:53PM1.84m
12:25PM1.78m
00:40AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:50PM0.04m
2:25AM0.07m
2:40PM0.05m
3:13AM0.06m
3:29PM0.10m
4:00AM0.09m
4:16PM0.17m
4:45AM0.15m
5:03PM0.27m
5:29AM0.23m
5:50PM0.37m
6:14AM0.31m
6:38PM0.46m
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5:42
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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.

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