
Surf Forecasts:
Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 7,547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Piha-The Bar in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s run through it again, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’re starting off with a proper punch from the deep south. Thursday morning, the 9th of July, it’s on. Piha-The Bar is pumping with a solid 13ft swell out of the southwest, and the period is a massive 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a whopping 7294, which is strong to very strong. Water temp is sitting at 59°, right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, so it’s a bit fresh but it’ll keep the faces clean. Look, this is big, heavy stuff. At 13ft, this is expert territory only. The bar will be a beast, so only the brave and the experienced should be out there. Thursday afternoon stays similar, just a touch more southerly in the wind.
Friday, the 10th, the swell drops a bit but it’s still got some size. Morning sees 7ft from the WSW with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is still cross-off and a bit cranky. The afternoon is better: 8ft, 17-second period, and the wind backs off to a gentle 9 mph southerly cross-off. Energy is still solid at 3766. This is the sweet spot for the experienced crew – solid, clean, and powerful.
Saturday the 11th is a real gem. The morning has 7ft from the southwest, 15-second period, and the wind swings east at 6 mph, clean cross-off. The energy is still strong at 3109. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a near-glass 3 mph east, the swell is 6ft, and it’s clean. This is the standout. It’s not as big, but it’s cleaner, and more manageable for the experienced surfer. Sunday the 12th keeps it going with more of the same: 7ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, both from the southwest, with light east-northeast winds. Clean, lined up, and consistent.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the swell drop off and the wind turns messy. The energy drops to the 600-700 range, and the wave quality goes marginal. It’s a bit of a lull for a couple of days.
Then Wednesday the 15th shows a bit of a pulse, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s not the best. The real next highlight comes on Thursday the 16th. The morning has 8ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. Energy is back up to 3328. This is good, clean, and powerful. The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, so it gets a bit trickier.
Friday the 17th is another cracker. The morning has 7ft from the WSW, 15-second period, and a light east wind creating clean cross-off conditions. The afternoon gets a proper offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, with 6ft swell. That’s a clean, offshore session for the experienced.
Saturday the 18th is a glassy morning dream. The wind is east-southeast at 3 mph, practically glass, with a 5ft WSW swell. Clear skies, clean lines – perfect for a long session without the crowd chaos. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.
Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 21st are all fairly consistent, with clean cross-off winds and swell in the 3ft to 5ft range. The energy is moderate, but it’s a good run of surfable waves for the experienced.
Now, there’s a big red flag on Thursday the 23rd of July. The forecast is showing a massive 15ft swell from the southwest with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is through the roof at 7020. The wind is light offshore from the northwest, but the file says it’s too big for the break. This is a monster. Only the absolute top-tier expert crew should even think about it, and even then, it’s gonna be a survival session. The energy drops a bit on Friday the 24th, but it’s still a solid 8ft, with a bit of cross-shore wind.
Best on offer: Thursday the 9th for the hardcore, but the true standout for a cleaner, more enjoyable session is Saturday the 11th – particularly the afternoon with the glassy east wind and 6ft of clean southwest swell. And if you can wait, Saturday the 18th morning is a glassy beauty with 5ft and no wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
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7239 | 5077 | 5775 | 2363 | 3339 | 2178 | 2102 | 1203 | 2475 | 2291 | 1907 | 1279 | 785 | 586 | 229 | 486 | 333 | 499 | 1061 | 1055 | 2982 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:23PM2.36m | 4:46AM2.41m | 5:32PM2.42m | 5:56AM2.44m | 6:39PM2.54m | 7:04AM2.52m | 7:42PM2.69m | 8:06AM2.64m | 8:39PM2.86m | 9:03AM2.75m | 9:32PM2.99m | 9:54AM2.82m | 10:21PM3.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.49m | 10:38PM0.64m | 11:12AM0.47m | 11:46PM0.59m | 12:18PM0.41m | 00:54AM0.48m | 1:21PM0.31m | 1:57AM0.33m | 2:20PM0.18m | 2:55AM0.19m | 3:14PM0.07m | 3:48AM0.07m | 4:05PM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 15 |
7239 | 1811 | 1004 | 2363 | 3339 | 2178 | 2102 | 1203 | 2475 | 2291 | 1907 | 1279 | 785 | 586 | 229 | 486 | 333 | 197 | 1061 | 629 | 2982 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 24 | SW 22 | — | WSW 18 | — | SSW 7 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 20 |
55 | 227 | — | 1199 | — | 154 | 552 | 915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 232 | 215 | 499 | 432 | 1055 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 455 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 48 | 158 | 327 | 181 | 297 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5077 | 5775 | 1601 | 427 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 207 | 207 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 106 | 44 | 73 | 101 | 53 | 119 | 53 |
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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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