Nukumaru Rock Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.85° S 174.69° E

Nukumaru Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Nukumaru Rock

Issued: 5 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nukumaru Rock sea temperature is
15.2° 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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,054 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 10th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 10th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 9th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
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)
1.4
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.5
S
14
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
0.7
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
1.6
W
6
1.4
W
6
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
1.3
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
714
1818
2803
546
321
183
78
112
162
138
160
193
252
397
246
184
196
137
232
287
157
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
5
ESE
5
S
5
NNE
5
NE
5
SW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
WNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:26PM1.97m
4:49AM2.10m
5:30PM2.03m
5:53AM2.15m
6:33PM2.13m
6:56AM2.24m
7:32PM2.26m
7:56AM2.34m
8:28PM2.40m
8:52AM2.44m
9:21PM2.53m
9:46AM2.51m
10:12PM2.62m
Low Tide
10:17AM0.60m
10:40PM0.69m
11:24AM0.55m
11:50PM0.63m
12:29PM0.47m
00:56AM0.53m
1:28PM0.37m
1:55AM0.40m
2:23PM0.27m
2:50AM0.27m
3:14PM0.18m
3:42AM0.17m
4:03PM0.13m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
13
12
11
12
13
12
14
14
13
15
14
13
Feels °C
8
5
4
9
9
8
10
11
7
11
9
8
10
10
9
10
10
8
11
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
10
2.1
S
14
1.1
W
11
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
0.7
S
11
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
14
0.9
W
6
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
17
1.1
W
6
0.8
WSW
15
1.3
W
7
Energy kJ
666
1818
275
546
321
116
33
112
162
138
66
193
252
397
246
180
104
112
86
287
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
14
1.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
S
11
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
S
4
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.7
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
14
Energy kJ
714
1818
397
139
279
183
49
47
15
37
160
9
28
35
18
38
66
44
232
14
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.8
W
17
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
S
9
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
111
351
294
74
51
78
21
14
31
19
10
8
2
7
2
13
11
9
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
2.2
S
14
2.5
S
14
0.8
SSE
5
0.6
WNW
3
1.1
W
7
0.8
NW
4
1.6
WNW
6
1.6
W
6
1.4
W
6
0.8
NNW
4
1
W
6
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
103
1744
2803
33
7
107
21
184
196
137
21
64
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
71
71
75
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
75
19
0
7
0
7
7
7
7
7
165
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
9
5
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
6
6
5
5
7
8
6
5
4
9
5
4
4
4
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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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