Pataua surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pataua this week:
The surf forecast for Pataua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pataua over the next 16 days.
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