Paia Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paia Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Paia Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paia Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paia Bay over the next 16 days.
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