Paia Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paia Bay over the next 16 days.
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