Paia Bay surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, NNW swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paia Bay over the next 16 days.
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