Oreti Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, S swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oreti Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Oreti Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oreti Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oreti Beach over the next 16 days.
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