Surf Forecasts:
Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | N 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | N 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:39AM1.83m | 2:10PM1.66m | 2:30AM1.84m | 3:09PM1.71m | 3:24AM1.87m | 4:08PM1.79m | 4:20AM1.90m | 5:07PM1.90m | 5:17AM1.96m | 6:03PM2.01m | 6:14AM2.01m | 6:58PM2.12m | 7:10AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.46m | 8:14PM0.51m | 8:58AM0.40m | 9:12PM0.51m | 9:52AM0.32m | 10:13PM0.48m | 10:47AM0.23m | 11:13PM0.43m | 11:42AM0.14m | 00:12AM0.35m | 12:37PM0.06m | 1:10AM0.28m | 1:31PM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 |
5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 7 | E 8 | N 7 | E 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | E 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 12 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | N 10 | N 10 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 7 | N 10 | — | W 14 | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | E 14 | N 13 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | E 7 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 29 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 426 | 426 | 51 | 18 | 50 | 18 | 18 | 47 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 47 | 46 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
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Information about the Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point 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 (Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point) 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 Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point 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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