
Surf Forecasts:
Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Piha-The Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Piha-The Bar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Piha-The-Bar over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a proper run of solid swell ahead, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are a bit messy with onshore and cross-shore winds, so you’ll be battling a bit of chop. The real standout is Sunday the 19th, when everything lines up for a cracker. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Alright, let’s break it down. The first lot of action kicks off on Wednesday 15 July with a 6ft swell from the WSW, but it’s a bit onshore and the wave comment flags marginal conditions. The combined wave energy is strong at 2924, so there’s plenty of power, but the wind is not your friend. Thursday 16 July is still on the bigger side, up to 10ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be fairly choppy. Friday 17 July and Saturday 18 July are similar – solid 8ft to 10ft WSW swell, but cross-shore winds keep it from being clean. The energy is still strong, ranging from 2305 up to 3784, but it’s not the kind of day you’ll be telling your mates about.
Now, Sunday 19 July – this is the pick of the bunch. The swell holds at a solid 10ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, so that’s some proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 5300 – that’s very strong. But the real beauty is the wind: SE at 9 mph, which is offshore and clean. The wave comment says “exceptional surf for expert surfers” – and that’s exactly what it is. This is a big, powerful wave for the experienced crew. The afternoon eases to a cross-offshore breeze, still clean. Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July are still good, with the swell dropping from 7ft to 5ft, and the wind staying light and offshore or cross-offshore. The energy drops to a moderate 1049 by Tuesday morning, but the waves are clean and fun.
After that, it fades out. Wednesday 22 July through Friday 24 July sees the swell drop to 4ft to 5ft, and the wind goes onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is weak, around 418 to 732. Not much to write home about. Saturday 25 July is a write-off with light rain and strong onshore wind, and the energy jumps back up to 1419, but it’s messy. The following week, from Sunday 26 July to Tuesday 28 July, the swell picks up again to 8ft, but the wind is mostly cross-offshore or onshore, and the wave comments are marginal to poor. Energy is moderate to strong, up to 3506, but conditions are not clean.
Finally, Wednesday 29 July morning brings a little glimmer: glassy conditions with a 6ft SW swell, period 12 seconds, and a combined energy of 1068. The wave comment says “excellent” for experienced surfers. That’s a nice, clean session if you can get out, but it’s short-lived as the wind goes onshore later. The last couple of days, 30 July, are small and marginal.
So, the clear standout is Sunday 19 July. That’s the day for the advanced crew. If you want something a bit more manageable, Tuesday 21 July morning is clean and fun. The rest of the run has some size, but the wind is mostly against you.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1944 | 5131 | 4779 | 3803 | 3326 | 2598 | 2305 | 3282 | 3979 | 3784 | 3348 | 3713 | 5002 | 4055 | 2962 | 2053 | 1621 | 1291 | 1011 | 841 | 576 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:54AM2.82m | 10:21PM3.08m | 10:43AM2.85m | 11:08PM3.09m | 11:31AM2.83m | 11:53PM3.03m | 12:17PM2.75m | 00:38AM2.90m | 1:02PM2.64m | 1:22AM2.73m | 1:49PM2.50m | 2:08AM2.54m | 2:39PM2.37m | 2:57AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM-0.01m | 4:39AM0.00m | 4:54PM-0.03m | 5:27AM-0.01m | 5:41PM0.01m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:28PM0.12m | 6:59AM0.16m | 7:14PM0.28m | 7:45AM0.30m | 8:02PM0.46m | 8:32AM0.46m | 8:53PM0.64m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1944 | 5131 | 4779 | 3803 | 3326 | 2598 | 2305 | 3282 | 3979 | 3784 | 3348 | 2927 | 5002 | 4055 | 2962 | 2053 | 1621 | 1291 | 1011 | 841 | 576 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 |
980 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1553 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 38 | 34 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3713 | 298 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 312 | 153 | 125 | 119 | 73 | 44 | 73 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Piha-The Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Piha-The Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Piha-The Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Piha-The Bar 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 (Piha-The Bar) 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 Piha-The Bar 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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