Surf Forecasts:
Paea surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paea this week:
The surf forecast for Paea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paea in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paea over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1699 | 1693 | 2314 | 2976 | 2822 | 2329 | 1822 | 2731 | 3574 | 2911 | 2197 | 2049 | 2887 | 4954 | 4279 | 3078 | 2686 | 2065 | 3693 | 3552 | 2523 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.27m | 10:38PM0.26m | 10:46AM0.30m | 10:53PM0.28m | 11:08AM0.32m | 11:11PM0.29m | 11:31AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.30m | 11:55AM0.33m | 11:51PM0.31m | 12:21PM0.32m | 00:14AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.06m | 4:37AM0.06m | 5:00PM0.05m | 4:54AM0.04m | 5:18PM0.04m | 5:15AM0.02m | 5:39PM0.04m | 5:39AM-0.00m | 6:00PM0.04m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.05m | 6:36AM-0.01m | 6:46PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1699 | 1693 | 2314 | 2976 | 2822 | 2329 | 1822 | 2731 | 3574 | 2911 | 2197 | 2049 | 2887 | 4954 | 4279 | 3078 | 2686 | 2065 | 3693 | 3552 | 2523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | SSW 18 | N 11 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 50 | 30 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 127 | 422 | 45 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 333 | 20 | 25 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | ESE 9 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 18 | N 11 | NE 16 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 13 | SW 19 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 54 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 59 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 176 | 124 | 85 | 88 | — | — | 11 | 10 | 25 | 37 | 30 | — | 37 | 41 | 97 | 60 | 90 | 116 | 262 | 215 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 1144 | 21 | 1141 | 20 | 20 | 2628 | 2628 | 1144 | 1144 | 1144 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 2628 | 1144 | 2582 | 2582 | 1144 | 1138 |
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Information about the Paea Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paea surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Paea) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Paea may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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