Okarito Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with 4,758 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okarito Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okarito Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okarito Beach over the next 16 days.
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