Surf Forecasts:
Newdicks Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, N swell with 762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newdicks Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newdicks Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. 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 (Aug 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming up for Newdicks Beach. Honestly, the next week or so is a bit of a write-off for any real surf, so we’re looking at a long wait for the good stuff. The first real standout doesn’t show up until around the 8th of August.
We’ve got a pretty bleak stretch from now until the end of the first week. The surf is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with a weak, confused wind swell. The combined wave energy is pathetic – we’re talking values of just 16 to 66 (weak energy). The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there. For a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent and sometimes crowded, there’s nothing to get excited about. You’d be better off doing something else.
Then, things flip on Saturday the 8th of August. That morning we see a solid 7 ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy and the wave energy jumps right up to 531 (moderate energy). This is a legit window. The afternoon gets even bigger, with a 8 ft swell from the NNW, still glassy, and the energy is a massive 1386 (strong wave energy). Now, that’s a big wave for a beach and reef setup, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay well clear. The morning of the 9th of August is still hanging in there with a 5 ft northerly swell and glassy conditions, energy at 227 (moderate), which is a solid follow-up session.
Monday the 10th of August morning is still decent with a 5 ft NNE swell and clean cross-offshore wind, energy at 255 (moderate). After that, things get messy with onshore winds and building rain through the 11th, which is a write-off. Wednesday the 12th of August morning looks good again with a 5 ft NE swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and a solid 585 (moderate energy). That’s another morning to lock in. The 14th of August Friday morning also looks promising with a 5 ft NE swell and clean conditions, energy at 648 (moderate).
So, the standout by far is the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of August. That’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole outlook. The runner-up is the morning of the 12th of August for a strong, clean session. The rest of the second week drops off quickly into small, weak surf again.
Stay patient, and mark that 8th on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | NNE 17 | NNE 16 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 5 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:49PM1.73m | 9:06AM1.61m | 9:28PM1.74m | 9:48AM1.62m | 10:07PM1.74m | 10:31AM1.63m | 10:48PM1.73m | 11:17AM1.64m | 11:33PM1.71m | 12:07PM1.64m | 00:23AM1.69m | 1:02PM1.65m | 1:19AM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.24m | 3:09AM0.28m | 3:18PM0.24m | 3:49AM0.24m | 3:59PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.22m | 4:42PM0.27m | 5:12AM0.21m | 5:28PM0.30m | 5:58AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.32m | 6:48AM0.21m | 7:13PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 4 | NNE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 17 | NNE 17 | NNW 6 | NNE 16 | NE 4 | NE 7 | NE 15 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NW 5 | — | NE 7 | — | NNE 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 13 |
| kJ | 29 | 29 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 14 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 16 | — | N 6 | N 7 | NE 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 18 | NE 18 | N 16 | NE 16 | N 14 | N 14 | NE 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 24 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 2 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 130 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 121 | 26 | 86 | 161 | 145 | 164 | 161 | 94 | 161 | 181 | 145 | 145 | 129 | 0 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 151 | 86 | 4 |
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