Piha-The Bar Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° S 174.47° E

Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Piha-The Bar sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.5° 

Piha-The Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,540 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 16s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 12th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 12th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. For this stretch, it’s all about Piha-The Bar. This is an advanced wave, and it’s fairly consistent, but the first few days are all about raw power.

The pattern is a big, long-period groundswell that’s just too much for the early part of the window. The water is about average for the season.

Saturday, September 12th is a beast. A 15ft SW swell with a short 11-second period, and the energy is a massive 7973. The wind is a strong cross-off, so it’s clean, but that size is too big for the break. It’s expert territory. The afternoon drops to 10ft with a 16-second period, still a very strong 8151 energy, but the tide conditions are tricky.

Sunday, September 13th is similar. 15ft in the morning with lumpy cross-shore wind. The afternoon is 13ft with a cross-chop.

Monday, September 14th sees a 12ft morning, still too big. The afternoon is a 10ft wave with a clean cross-off, but the energy is 4698. It’s clean, but still big.

Tuesday, September 15th is the first day that drops below 8ft, hitting 8ft with a gentle cross-shore. But the quality is poor, with a slight chop.

Wednesday, September 16th is flat and onshore at 5ft. Thursday, September 17th is a messy 7ft. Friday, September 18th is around 7ft – the afternoon is clean with a 16-second period and 3711 energy. It’s “excellent for experienced surfers,” but not a standout.

The best of the bunch is Saturday, September 20th. The morning has a 15ft SW swell with an offshore wind from the ESE, clean and powerful. Too big for beginners, but for experts, that’s a proper session. The afternoon is 13ft, also clean.

The real gem is Wednesday, September 24th. The morning brings an 12ft WSW swell with a very long 17-second period, offshores from the ESE, and it’s called “exceptional.” The energy is 6613. That’s the one to aim for. The afternoon is 10ft with a light cross-off.

Friday, September 25th is the last good call, with an 8ft WSW swell and a 15-second period, light cross-off winds. It’s “excellent” for experienced surfers, not just experts.

The second week gets smaller but sloppier. Saturday, September 27th is only 7ft with cross-shore wind.

So, the standout is September 24th morning. That’s the best power and wind combo on offer for the whole stretch. It’s a bit of a wait, but keep it penciled in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
13
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SW
16
3.5
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Energy kJ
13540
5730
10265
10400
9507
6947
5457
4530
3192
2554
2265
1559
721
494
668
1376
1893
2412
1475
3549
3241
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
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20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
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15
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15
WSW
15
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20
WNW
10
NW
15
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10
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10
NE
20
ESE
25
NE
15
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cross
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High Tide
10:01AM2.92m
10:18PM3.02m
10:39AM2.92m
10:54PM2.95m
11:15AM2.86m
11:30PM2.82m
11:51AM2.75m
00:06AM2.65m
12:29PM2.59m
00:44AM2.45m
1:09PM2.42m
1:26AM2.26m
1:57PM2.24m
2:19AM2.08m
Low Tide
4:10PM-0.01m
4:33AM-0.04m
4:49PM0.04m
5:10AM0.03m
5:27PM0.15m
5:46AM0.16m
6:05PM0.31m
6:22AM0.33m
6:44PM0.50m
7:01AM0.53m
7:27PM0.69m
7:46AM0.71m
8:19PM0.87m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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