
Surf Forecasts:
Newdicks Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Newdicks Beach over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burn, but there's a flicker of something promising if you're patient.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a long, dry spell. From now until the morning of Sunday, August 9th, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. We're talking tiny dribbles of swell, nothing over 1ft, and the energy is basically non-existent. It's a full week of flatness, so save your wax and your energy.
Then, on Sunday, August 9th, things finally show a pulse. We get a jump to 4ft of swell from the NNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 197, and it's clean with a light offshore breeze in the morning. Look, it's surfable, but it's ordinary. The wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so that morning window is your only shot. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but don't expect any fireworks.
The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, August 15th. The morning is looking like the best on offer for the whole outlook. We've got a solid 7ft of swell from the north, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is strong at 559. While the wind is light and cross-offshore, the surf is going to be clean and have some push. That's a fair bit of movement for a beginner spot, so it might be a bit much if you're just starting out, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that's the window. The afternoon sees a similar size but the wind swings a bit and the quality drops, so make the most of the morning.
The next day, the 16th, still has some size – 5ft to 6ft from the NNW – but the energy is dropping, and the conditions are a bit more marginal. Still, it's a better option than the week of flatness we started with.
After that, it's back to the small stuff. The new swell from the 14th is a bit of a wildcard. The afternoon of the 14th of August shows a massive 10ft from the NNE, but the energy is a huge 1299, and the wind is light and cross-onshore. That's a lot of water moving around with a short period, and it's carrying a "marginal" tag. For a beach and reef setup, that's a messy, powerful beast – probably one for the experts only, and even then, the conditions might not line up. The morning of the 15th is your better bet.
So, to sum it up: don't bother this week. Bide your time. The morning of Saturday, August 15th is your best bet for a paddle, with a clean 7ft north swell. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 18 | NE 18 | N 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
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16 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 185 | 183 | 142 | 45 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:02PM1.66m | 2:20AM1.66m | 3:05PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:43AM0.21m | 8:13PM0.35m | 8:43AM0.20m | 9:17PM0.34m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | SE 4 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
16 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 183 | 142 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | NE 6 | NE 7 | W 5 | NW 5 | NNE 12 | — | — | N 18 | NE 18 | N 16 | NE 16 | N 14 | N 14 | NE 15 | — | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 |
9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 6 | — | NW 6 | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 10 | NE 14 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 13 | — | N 12 |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSE 2 | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WSW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 185 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 169 | 161 | 161 | 121 | 61 | 86 | 129 | 145 | 145 | 161 | 145 | 145 | 164 | 161 | 164 | 164 | 54 | 0 | 74 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Newdicks Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newdicks Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newdicks 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 (Newdicks 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Newdicks Beach 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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