Otakaha Stream surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otakaha Stream this week:
The surf forecast for Otakaha Stream over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otakaha Stream in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otakaha Stream over the next 16 days.
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