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Paekakariki surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Paekakariki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paekakariki sea temperature is
20.0° C
 (Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paekakariki this week:

The surf forecast for Paekakariki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paekakariki in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 21st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 21st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 22nd Feb)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NW
0.6
NNW
0.1
W
1.1
NW
1.6
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
WNW
2.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
2.1
NW
2.2
NW
2.1
NW
1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
1.5
NNW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)5420567877877777714141356
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1411855206524427199432128212143443442810020187120196
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
15
N
35
NW
30
NW
10
SSE
5
NW
15
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
15
NNW
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
N
25
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		ononoffglassononononoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
1.70
11:44AM
1.85
12:04AM
1.78
12:17PM
1.92
12:36AM
1.83
12:50PM
1.95
1:10AM
1.84
1:25PM
1.91
1:46AM
1.80
2:02PM
1.83
2:24AM
1.72
2:43PM
1.69
3:07AM
1.60
3:31PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39AM
0.09
6:02PM
-0.01
6:09AM
0.02
6:32PM
-0.06
6:39AM
-0.01
7:01PM
-0.06
7:09AM
0.01
7:31PM
-0.01
7:41AM
0.07
8:02PM
0.09
8:15AM
0.17
8:35PM
0.23
8:53AM
0.32
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54-
Sunset--8:20--8:19--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:10
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151818161818171819141717161819141920161819
Feels °C (?)141615141414161315111414101417121617121417
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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 12 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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