Pauanui Beach surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pauanui Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pauanui Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pauanui Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pauanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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