Opunake Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,462 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Opunake Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Opunake Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 16 days.
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