Pakiri beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.26° S 174.78° E

Pakiri beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pakiri beach sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.3° 

Pakiri beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pakiri beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pakiri beach this week:

The surf forecast for Pakiri beach 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 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pakiri beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pakiri beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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0
0
0
0
0
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2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
12
1
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.4
N
6
1.4
N
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
42
74
129
200
214
206
95
88
79
49
54
47
60
60
30
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
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glassy
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on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:22AM1.92m
6:51PM2.09m
7:06AM1.99m
7:32PM2.16m
7:49AM2.06m
8:11PM2.23m
8:30AM2.13m
8:50PM2.27m
9:12AM2.18m
9:30PM2.28m
9:54AM2.21m
10:11PM2.27m
Low Tide
00:27AM0.54m
12:39PM0.40m
1:12AM0.45m
1:23PM0.33m
1:54AM0.36m
2:05PM0.29m
2:35AM0.28m
2:47PM0.26m
3:14AM0.22m
3:28PM0.25m
3:54AM0.19m
4:11PM0.27m
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6:48
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5:55
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 mm
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10
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Temp °C
13
14
14
14
14
15
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12
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Feels °C
12
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10
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7
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9
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Information about the Pakiri beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pakiri beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pakiri beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pakiri beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pakiri beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pakiri beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Pakiri beach is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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