Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.72° S 173.08° E

Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.5° 

Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with 51 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 11th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
14
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
45
44
43
25
42
26
25
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
17
23
23
22
22
21
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
N
20
E
50
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:51PM2.18m
8:14AM2.08m
8:35PM2.20m
8:58AM2.11m
9:16PM2.17m
9:41AM2.10m
9:56PM2.10m
10:23AM2.05m
10:36PM2.01m
11:05AM1.97m
11:16PM1.90m
11:48AM1.88m
11:59PM1.79m
Low Tide
1:37PM0.11m
2:08AM0.10m
2:23PM0.10m
2:51AM0.06m
3:07PM0.12m
3:32AM0.07m
3:49PM0.18m
4:11AM0.11m
4:31PM0.26m
4:51AM0.19m
5:12PM0.37m
5:31AM0.29m
5:56PM0.48m
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rain showers
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clear
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part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
6:20
 mm
1
3
17
15
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
15
15
13
13
Feels °C
6
6
8
7
8
8
9
9
11
12
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
10
10
10
4
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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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