Paekakariki Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.96° S 174.97° E

Paekakariki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paekakariki sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.5° 

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


Paekakariki surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paekakariki this week:

The surf forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 Paekakariki in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 8th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 8th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 7th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
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(10 max)
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
W
14
1.3
NNW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.5
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.5
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
21
8
8
7
4
80
96
151
171
111
170
46
34
23
55
25
22
21
21
10
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
NW
10
WNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
NW
10
N
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
5
SE
5
W
10
SW
5
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:27PM1.34m
5:21AM1.21m
6:04PM1.30m
7:04AM1.23m
7:37PM1.38m
8:23AM1.35m
8:43PM1.52m
9:16AM1.50m
9:31PM1.65m
9:58AM1.64m
10:12PM1.75m
10:35AM1.74m
10:49PM1.82m
Low Tide
10:43PM0.63m
11:45AM0.70m
1:30AM0.58m
1:57PM0.60m
2:41AM0.43m
2:57PM0.45m
3:27AM0.28m
3:39PM0.30m
4:03AM0.16m
4:14PM0.19m
4:33AM0.08m
4:45PM0.11m
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Temp °C
13
14
7
11
12
9
12
13
11
13
14
13
12
12
11
15
18
12
17
18
14
Feels °C
10
11
4
8
9
5
8
9
7
9
10
10
8
8
9
12
15
11
15
16
13
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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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