Peka Peka Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.83° S 175.05° E

Peka Peka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peka Peka sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.2° 

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


Peka Peka surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peka Peka this week:

The surf forecast for Peka Peka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peka Peka in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

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6
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WNW
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Energy kJ
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19
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190
342
567
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1454
287
202
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96
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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NE
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High Tide
2:47PM1.45m
3:05AM1.43m
3:35PM1.35m
3:56AM1.31m
4:33PM1.27m
5:02AM1.22m
5:47PM1.23m
6:24AM1.20m
7:08PM1.26m
7:43AM1.25m
8:15PM1.34m
8:42AM1.33m
9:04PM1.45m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.44m
8:58AM0.46m
9:19PM0.56m
9:50AM0.57m
10:29PM0.65m
11:08AM0.65m
00:11AM0.68m
12:48PM0.65m
1:40AM0.63m
2:02PM0.59m
2:38AM0.53m
2:53PM0.49m
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Information about the Peka Peka Surf forecast

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