Surf Forecasts:
Newdicks Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newdicks Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Newdicks Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grabbing my board and putting it in imperial terms for you. This is Rusty, and the outlook for Newdicks Beach is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat water before we finally get a proper wave.
The next week and a half is a real bummer. From now through the end of July, the swell is just a whisper, with heights of 0.3ft to 1.0ft and weak energy readings (mostly under 100). The wind is mixed, but it doesn’t matter as there’s nothing to ride. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for the season, so you’ll be in a thick suit if you go in.
This flat spell finally breaks on Saturday, August 1st. The afternoon brings a 1ft swell from the NE, with a 15-second period and a moderate energy of 76. The wind is light from the WSW, keeping it clean. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is honest. It’s not a standout, but it’s something.
On Sunday, August 2nd, the morning looks a bit better. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW, a short 7-second period, and a solid energy reading of 90. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, which is a major plus for clean conditions. This is a good little window for a beginner to get some practice on a forgiving wave. The short period means it’ll be a bit soft, but it’s clean.
The real standout is the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. We’re talking a proper 5ft swell from the N, with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 214. That’s moderate wave energy, enough to get you really moving. The wind is offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping it clean and lined up. The report says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’d agree. At 5ft, it’s still okay for confident beginners, but it’s the best session of the whole 16-day forecast. The afternoon drops off a little with a 4ft swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s still not bad.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of flat, a couple of very ordinary days to start August, and then a solid Tuesday morning on the 4th. If you’re a beginner, the Sunday the 2nd and the Tuesday the 4th are your windows. For everyone else, aim for that Tuesday morning surf. This spot can get crowded sometimes, so be prepared.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | N 10 | NE 4 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 36 | 154 | 153 | 34 | 80 | 99 | 51 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:36PM1.80m | 12:07PM1.65m | 00:24AM1.70m | 12:59PM1.60m | 1:14AM1.61m | 1:52PM1.55m | 2:04AM1.54m | 2:44PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.49m | 3:37PM1.51m | 3:47AM1.47m | 4:28PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.19m | 5:57AM0.17m | 6:14PM0.29m | 6:45AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.38m | 7:32AM0.30m | 7:55PM0.45m | 8:21AM0.36m | 8:47PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.39m | 9:40PM0.53m | 10:02AM0.40m | 10:34PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 154 | 153 | 34 | 23 | 99 | 51 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | 10 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | E 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | NW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 36 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 80 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 161 | 161 | 145 | 145 | 164 | 167 | 173 | 176 | 166 | 64 | 161 | 26 | 64 | 78 | 26 |
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