
Surf Forecasts:
Paekakariki surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 14 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | NW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 94 | 123 | 200 | 248 | 275 | 244 | 79 | 22 | 20 | 69 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | 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 | 9:22AM0.59m | 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 | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NW 17 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 17 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
85 | 44 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 79 | 20 | 20 | 69 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 14 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | NW 16 |
9 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 16 | — | S 15 | S 15 | NW 18 | — | S 7 | SSW 4 | N 6 | — | NW 19 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | SW 2 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 94 | 123 | 200 | 248 | 275 | 244 | 292 | 317 | 55 | 20 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 68 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 59 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 94 | 94 | 45 | 16 | 199 | 67 | 16 | 16 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
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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.









