Paekakariki surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paekakariki in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days.
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