Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got for Piha.

We're looking at a slow start, honestly. The first few days are pretty much a bust. Monday the 7th is a total no-go with a thunderstorm risk and messy conditions. Tuesday the 8th looks a bit better, but it's still a gamble.

The first real chance to get wet is on Wednesday the 9th. The morning is nothing special, but Wednesday afternoon is the pick of the early window. The wind goes glassy, light offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph, and we've got a clean 4ft WSW groundswell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (796), so it won't be pumping, but with those perfect glassy conditions, Piha-The Bar will look like a picture for some fun ones. Water temp is around 58°, which is about average for this time of year.

After that little window, things get messy again. Thursday the 10th is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

Now, here's where it gets interesting – but only for the experienced crew.

Friday the 11th is the absolute standout, and it's a big one. We've got a solid 13ft to 15ft WSW groundswell rolling in, with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is enormous (22,602). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so the lines should be clean. But listen, this is serious, heavy water. At over 8ft, this is strictly for advanced surfers only. The swell is too big for beginners and most intermediates. For the guys who know what they're doing, this is a proper session. Keep in mind, with that long period, it might close out a bit on the beach, but Piha can handle it.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th keep the swell size up, around 13ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and gets lumpy. Still big and powerful, but not as clean as Friday. Monday the 14th is a similar story – big, cross-off winds, but the quality drops a bit.

After that, the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. We get another absolute cracker on Saturday the 19th. There's a 16ft WSW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the east and then south. The combined energy is massive (10,841). Again, this is only for experts. It's a long-range call, so there's some promise but less certainty.

The rest of the second week is mostly blown out or too small to get excited about. There are long gaps with nothing decent on offer after the 19th.

Bottom line: If you're an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 19th. Those are the days to circle. Wednesday the 9th afternoon is your best bet for a smaller, cleaner, more manageable session.

Rusty out.

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