Oraka Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with 1,447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oraka Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oraka Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 21s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 16 days.
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