Pakiri beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.26° S 174.78° E

Pakiri beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pakiri beach sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.9° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with N 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pakiri beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
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NE
9
0.8
N
5
1.5
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1.3
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7
0.8
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.3
NE
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
E
6
0.3
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
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26
15
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22
29
165
150
51
27
38
29
14
66
20
15
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WSW
5
W
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
WNW
35
SW
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
NE
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
off
High Tide
8:36PM2.26m
9:04AM2.27m
9:18PM2.24m
9:46AM2.27m
9:59PM2.20m
10:27AM2.24m
10:40PM2.13m
11:08AM2.18m
11:21PM2.05m
11:50AM2.11m
00:04AM1.97m
12:34PM2.03m
00:49AM1.88m
Low Tide
2:36PM0.25m
2:58AM0.14m
3:20PM0.26m
3:39AM0.16m
4:03PM0.29m
4:19AM0.20m
4:45PM0.33m
4:59AM0.26m
5:27PM0.40m
5:41AM0.33m
6:10PM0.48m
6:24AM0.42m
6:56PM0.56m
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Temp °C
21
20
15
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19
16
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21
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19
18
14
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Feels °C
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10
7
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8
6
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8
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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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