Paekakariki surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 2,350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paekakariki over the next 16 days.
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