Nukumaru Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.85° S 174.69° E

Issued: 5 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nukumaru Rock sea temperature is
14.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Nukumaru Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nukumaru Rock surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 3,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nukumaru Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Nukumaru Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nukumaru Rock in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 24th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 26th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nukumaru Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
3
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
17
1.6
W
6
1.1
W
6
1.5
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
W
10
2
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.3
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
S
18
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.8
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
W
9
0.8
WSW
15
4.5
S
10
4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
196
88
169
838
1225
784
687
270
130
294
161
93
82
44
110
1053
510
266
3676
2403
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
30
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
ENE
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
E
15
E
20
NNE
10
N
10
SSE
20
SSE
40
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:29AM2.47m
1:56PM2.23m
2:19AM2.33m
2:48PM2.11m
3:11AM2.18m
3:43PM2.00m
4:06AM2.05m
4:43PM1.93m
5:06AM1.96m
5:45PM1.91m
6:08AM1.92m
6:46PM1.94m
7:08AM1.94m
Low Tide
7:11PM0.30m
7:48AM0.33m
8:00PM0.43m
8:39AM0.45m
8:54PM0.57m
9:34AM0.56m
9:53PM0.69m
10:34AM0.65m
10:59PM0.77m
11:37AM0.70m
00:07AM0.79m
12:38PM0.70m
1:08AM0.76m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:01
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
 mm
4
1
3
3
1
1
Temp °C
13
11
13
16
16
15
15
13
13
13
13
15
16
14
13
14
15
16
15
13
9
Feels °C
10
7
8
11
11
12
12
11
10
9
11
13
15
12
11
11
11
15
13
10
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.4
WSW
13
1.1
W
6
0.3
S
11
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
1.3
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
S
18
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.8
WNW
9
0.2
S
11
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
61
67
88
23
32
30
26
25
270
130
294
161
93
82
44
110
9
440
266
632
447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
17
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
1
S
6
0.2
WSW
14
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
NW
8
0.4
S
11
0.2
S
19
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WSW
15
Energy kJ
202
63
46
14
8
2
4
4
59
21
71
49
22
54
16
39
29
66
246
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
104
32
15
5
4
2
21
16
44
48
76
11
40
19
12
20
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
1.6
W
6
1
NNW
4
1.5
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
W
10
2
W
10
1.9
W
10
1
SSE
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.3
NE
2
0.5
NE
3
0.7
N
3
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
8
4.5
S
10
4
S
9
Energy kJ
60
196
40
169
838
1225
784
687
38
8
1
4
11
1053
510
3676
2403
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
7
7
7
7
169
113
164
7
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
19
3
0
77
30
171
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
5
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Information about the Nukumaru Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nukumaru Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nukumaru Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nukumaru Rock 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 (Nukumaru Rock) 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 Nukumaru Rock 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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