Orakawa surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orakawa this week:
The surf forecast for Orakawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orakawa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orakawa over the next 16 days.
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