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, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,063 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM.
| 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 | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paea over the next 16 days.
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