Paekakariki Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.96° S 174.97° E

Paekakariki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paekakariki sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.4° 

Paekakariki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paekakariki surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 704 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paekakariki this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paekakariki in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
2.1
NW
6
2.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
2
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
25
22
21
8
1
18
25
338
494
398
494
479
418
476
302
230
135
64
93
255
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
40
NW
30
NW
30
NW
15
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
N
35
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
Wind State
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on
High Tide
1:58PM1.51m
2:13AM1.44m
2:36PM1.38m
2:56AM1.29m
3:27PM1.26m
3:59AM1.17m
4:49PM1.17m
5:44AM1.11m
6:40PM1.18m
7:28AM1.18m
7:59PM1.30m
8:28AM1.30m
8:46PM1.44m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.39m
8:00AM0.43m
8:21PM0.53m
8:41AM0.58m
9:15PM0.67m
9:49AM0.71m
11:15PM0.76m
12:19PM0.74m
1:29AM0.68m
1:51PM0.64m
2:27AM0.54m
2:40PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Paekakariki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paekakariki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paekakariki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paekakariki 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 (Paekakariki) 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 Paekakariki 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.

Paekakariki is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Paraparaumu. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paraparaumu. Paraparaumu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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