Piha North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Piha North.

The short-term looks a bit wild, but there’s a sweet run of clean surf setting up for the second week if you’ve got the patience. The water is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get in.

Monday the 27th is a washout for the average surfer. That 10ft swell from the WSW is packing serious grunt (2627), and with a 12 mph cross breeze, it’s just too big and messy for a beginner spot like this. Stick to the sandcastle competition.

Tuesday the 28th is where it starts to clean up. The morning sees a 7ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, pushing moderate energy (1132), and the wind swings light cross-offshore. That’s clean, rideable, and for the experienced crew, it’s a solid session. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind gets a bit crossy.

Wednesday the 29th offers a smaller, cleaner day with 5ft to 4ft swells from the WSW and light cross-off breezes. The combined energy drops a bit (481 to 560), but it’s glassy and clean. Good for a longboard cruise.

Thursday the 30th sees a new pulse of long-period groundswell (14 seconds) hitting 7ft (1425 energy), but the northerly wind gives it a bit of a cross chop. It’s not terrible, but not the pick of the week.

Friday the 31st through Saturday the 1st August is a complete write-off. Strong onshore winds, rain, and a massive 20ft swell on Saturday (14882 energy) – that’s just dangerous and ugly. Kite surfers might be loving it, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard no.

Sunday the 2nd is still too big for the average punter at 10ft, even with a cross breeze. The energy is still hefty (2482).

Monday the 3rd is blown out by a strong southerly, and Tuesday the 4th is lumpy and cross-onshore. We’re in a rough patch.

But then, Wednesday the 5th August – boom. Things turn around. A 5ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period (1960 energy) and a light SSE breeze. The report says it’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout window.

Thursday the 6th is even better. The morning brings a 7ft WSW swell (1405 energy) and a 9 mph offshore wind from the ENE. That’s glassy, offshore, and clean. If you can handle the size, this is the best session on offer. The afternoon stays clean but the wind shifts cross-off.

Friday the 7th is a bit smaller with a 6ft swell from the S, but the period is short (8 seconds). Still, with light cross-off winds, it’ll be clean and fun.

Saturday the 8th drops right off to 3ft, but it’s clean with light offshore winds. A tiny, glassy soul session.

Sunday the 9th brings a nice 7ft, 15-second groundswell (2880 energy) with a light offshore breeze. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced, it’s a ripper.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th keep the run going with 6ft to 6ft swells, clean conditions, and light winds. The energy stays solid (1390 to 2700), and the swell direction is a mix of SW and WSW. These are the days to circle on the calendar.

The standout is Thursday the 6th August – that morning session with a 7ft offshore, clean swell from the WSW is the pick of the whole 16-day run. The second best is Wednesday the 5th for the clean, long-period groundswell. Get out there if you’re experienced.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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