Pararaki Stream Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.54° S 175.21° E

Pararaki Stream Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pararaki Stream sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.2° 

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


Pararaki Stream surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 6,608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pararaki Stream this week:

The surf forecast for Pararaki Stream over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pararaki Stream in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pararaki Stream over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
2.4
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8
1.2
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8
2.4
SSW
8
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SSW
14
1.8
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
10
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
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8
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8
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
736
542
271
1462
2440
5038
1086
577
503
372
727
168
623
394
528
939
473
339
210
144
604
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
35
NNW
45
NW
25
SSW
30
SSW
0
SSW
10
NNE
10
NNW
25
NNW
20
SSW
15
S
10
N
20
SSW
20
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
10
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5
N
10
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10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
11:05AM1.21m
11:28PM1.10m
11:50AM1.20m
00:12AM1.09m
12:34PM1.19m
00:54AM1.08m
1:17PM1.19m
1:37AM1.08m
2:00PM1.18m
2:20AM1.08m
2:44PM1.19m
3:04AM1.09m
3:29PM1.19m
Low Tide
5:24PM0.23m
5:33AM0.24m
6:08PM0.24m
6:15AM0.24m
6:51PM0.25m
6:57AM0.24m
7:33PM0.25m
7:40AM0.23m
8:16PM0.24m
8:24AM0.21m
9:00PM0.23m
9:11AM0.20m
9:46PM0.21m
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6:12
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
12
7
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13
8
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7
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11
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Information about the Pararaki Stream Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pararaki Stream provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pararaki Stream can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pararaki Stream 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 (Pararaki Stream) 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 Pararaki Stream 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.

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