Piha-The Bar Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° S 174.47° E

Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Piha-The Bar sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.6° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,075 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with WSW 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 (Aug 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Piha-The Bar in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one.

We’ve got a solid run of South-West swell heading our way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start with. The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off with strong onshore winds, but once we get to the weekend, things really clean up. The standout period is definitely Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd. That’s where the magic happens.

For the first real surf, we’re looking at Thursday, July 30th. It’s not great, but it’s something. The swell is coming in at 7ft from the WSW with a period of 14 seconds, carrying moderate to strong energy (1430). The problem is a nasty cross-onshore wind from the N at 9 mph, making it choppy. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday, July 31st is a washout. The swell builds to 10ft from the W with a period of 15 seconds, but with a fresh W wind at 19 mph, it’s a lumpy, wind-blown mess. Leave this one for the kites.

Now, here’s the good stuff. Saturday, August 1st is our first standout. The morning is looking exceptional. We’ve got a solid 13ft swell from the WSW, 13 seconds, and the energy is pumping (5454). The wind is light from the E at 6 mph, crossing offshore, meaning the surf will be clean. This is expert territory at over 8ft, so only the experienced crew should be out. The afternoon cleans up even more, with an 12ft swell from the same direction and a perfect offshore SE breeze at 9 mph. That’s the session to aim for.

Sunday, August 2nd is still a great option. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the S at 9 mph. The energy is solid (1313). This is a much more manageable size for advanced surfers, and the conditions will be clean all day.

Monday, August 3rd through Tuesday, August 4th sees the swell drop off and the wind swing back onshore, making it messy and marginal. The period is very long (19 seconds on Monday, 16 on Tuesday), which is beautiful for a point break, but at Piha-The-Bar it’s a beach break, so that long period will make it swingy and closey. Not ideal.

Wednesday, August 5th is a nice little bonus. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean offshore ESE wind at 9 mph. The afternoon is the real treat, though: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the SW, and a 6ft WSW swell. That’s a beautiful, clean session for a few hours.

The second week is a bit of a letdown. From Thursday, August 6th onwards, the swell drops off significantly. There’s a tiny spike of 7ft on Thursday afternoon, but it’s only 8 seconds of period, so it’s weak and wind-affected. The rest of the week is mostly small, messy, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a brief window on Thursday, August 13th with a glassy morning and a 4ft WSW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s small and the energy is low (792). It’s a long way out, so don’t get your hopes up.

So, to sum it up: Saturday, August 1st is the absolute best day on offer. Big, powerful, clean, and offshore. Sunday is a close second. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
14
3
W
15
4
WSW
14
4
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
19
1.7
WSW
18
2.2
SW
17
3
SW
16
2
WSW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1411
1126
472
955
4301
5781
5454
4524
2347
1214
878
808
1503
1966
2652
4961
1982
2708
1824
1216
689
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
25
N
25
W
30
W
15
WSW
10
E
15
SE
10
E
15
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
ESE
5
SW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
High Tide
9:59AM2.56m
10:20PM2.76m
10:35AM2.61m
10:54PM2.81m
11:10AM2.64m
11:28PM2.82m
11:46AM2.64m
00:02AM2.79m
12:23PM2.62m
00:39AM2.73m
1:03PM2.56m
1:20AM2.63m
1:49PM2.49m
2:08AM2.51m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.29m
4:32AM0.30m
4:41PM0.24m
5:07AM0.24m
5:17PM0.22m
5:43AM0.22m
5:53PM0.25m
6:20AM0.23m
6:32PM0.31m
6:59AM0.27m
7:15PM0.40m
7:44AM0.35m
8:04PM0.51m
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7:18
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7:16
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5:34
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Temp °C
15
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13
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13
10
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12
9
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Feels °C
12
11
8
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7
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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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