
Surf Forecasts:
Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s comin' up for Piha.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid pulse of swell on the way, but it’s gonna take a little while to clean up. The first decent window is Wednesday morning, the 5th of August. We’ll see a 10-foot SSW groundswell (14-second period) with a clean cross-off wind from the SSE at 15 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 6432, so there’s plenty of grunt. That’s a powerful, long-period swell, so she’ll be a heavy one. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year.
Now, the real standout – and I mean *the* one to circle on your calendar – is Sunday morning, the 16th of August. We’re looking at a 13-foot SW swell, with a very long 18-second period, and cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a massive 10375. That’s a serious, deep ocean groundswell. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and for experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. This is not a day for beginners – 13 feet is only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The long period will make it suck a lot of water out before each set, so be ready for a real chore out the back, but the waves will be world-class.
Monday the 17th of August is also a beauty. The morning brings a 8-foot WSW groundswell (16 seconds) with a light cross-off breeze from the east at 6 mph. The energy is 3075, still a solid push. Then by Monday afternoon, it goes glassy with a 7-foot swell from the same direction. That’s a dream session if you can get it.
The first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning, the 6th, has a smaller 5-foot SW swell with glassy offshore conditions from the SE at 3 mph, but it’s only a 3 out of 10 in the scoring, so it’s a fun little session more than a proper standout. Friday the 7th drops right off, and Saturday the 8th is small and onshore – not worth paddling out for.
The second week starts to build again. The 15th of August has a 10-foot WSW swell rolling in Saturday afternoon, with a 20-second period and moderate cross-shore wind. The energy is 6459. That’s a big one, but it’s a bit lumpy. Then the 16th and 17th, as I said, are the real gems.
After that, the 18th and 19th get messy. By Wednesday the 19th, we’ve got a 28-31 mph WSW cross-shore wind and rain showers. That’s more of a kite day than a surf day, with 8-8 feet of choppy, blown-out swell.
So, to sum it up: the 16th and 17th of August are your best bets. The 16th is the heavy hitter, the 17th is the clean, glassy day. Don’t sleep on the 5th if you’re keen for a paddle, but the real magic is in the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | WSW 15 | NW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2033 | 4864 | 3762 | 2207 | 1191 | 718 | 403 | 240 | 167 | 75 | 121 | 202 | 193 | 390 | 460 | 773 | 597 | 651 | 1230 | 1024 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:20AM2.63m | 1:49PM2.49m | 2:08AM2.51m | 2:44PM2.40m | 3:08AM2.39m | 3:52PM2.34m | 4:21AM2.30m | 5:11PM2.36m | 5:43AM2.31m | 6:28PM2.47m | 6:58AM2.42m | 7:34PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.40m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:04PM0.51m | 8:35AM0.45m | 9:03PM0.62m | 9:37AM0.55m | 10:14PM0.69m | 10:49AM0.58m | 11:31PM0.66m | 12:03PM0.53m | 00:45AM0.54m | 1:11PM0.40m | 1:50AM0.37m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
1591 | 4864 | 2670 | 80 | 1191 | 718 | 403 | 240 | 167 | 75 | 120 | 202 | 193 | 191 | 403 | 773 | 597 | 651 | 1230 | 1024 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | SSW 6 |
— | — | — | 31 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 108 | 36 | 74 | 121 | 116 | 108 | 390 | 460 | 39 | 460 | 362 | 28 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 23 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | — | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 19 | — | WSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 35 | 139 | 57 | 319 | — | 486 | 79 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | N 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 3 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | — |
2033 | — | 3762 | 2207 | 44 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 10 | 352 | 346 | 3 | 182 | 158 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 0 | 122 | 93 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 314 | 106 | 33 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
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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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