
Surf Forecasts:
Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.
There’s a bit of a quiet start, but once the juice turns on, it’s a proper show. The first real session is on Saturday, 1st of August, at Piha-The-Bar. The water’s about 57°, which is pretty standard for the season, so you’ll be fine in your usual rubber.
Saturday morning, 1st of August, is the highlight. A big 12 ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period, and it’s clean as a whistle thanks to a light east wind blowing cross-offshore. The combined wave energy is pumping at 4595 (moderate). This is over 8 ft, so it’s for the experienced crew only. That afternoon, the wind swings to the SE and goes offshore, keeping it glassy with the same solid 12 ft swell. This is the best of the whole forecast.
Sunday, 2nd of August, the swell drops to 7 ft from the SW, but it’s still clean with a light SSE cross-off breeze. Good for strong intermediates, but the real magic is behind us.
Monday, 3rd of August, sees 5 ft to 6 ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period 19-second groundswell. The energy is good (2394, moderate), but the cross-shore wind will put a bit of bump on it. Not the cleanest, but that long period works well at a point like Piha.
Tuesday, 4th of August, brings another big one: 10 ft from the SW. The morning’s a bit messy with cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up beautifully with a SSW cross-off breeze. That afternoon is a solid go for the experts.
Wednesday, 5th of August, is a gem. The swell is 7 ft from the SW in the morning, clean with a light ENE cross-off. Then the afternoon drops to 6 ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead flat. That’s as good as it gets for perfect, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (1388).
After this, things get smaller and flaky. Thursday, 6th of August, has 4 ft swell, and it fades out. From Friday, 7th of August, through to Wednesday, 12th of August, there’s a long stretch of poor to marginal surf. The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak or short-period. Not worth the paddle.
Then there’s a distant hope on Thursday, 13th of August, with a 13 ft pulse from the WSW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, heavy beast. Only for the fearless.
The real second-week option is Friday, 14th of August. A 8 ft swell from the WSW, with a light SSW cross-off breeze early in the morning, giving clean conditions. The energy is solid (2000, moderate). A solid pick for those who can handle it.
Saturday, 15th of August, has another 12 ft pulse from the WNW, but the wind is cross-off again, so it’s clean but heavy. Expert territory.
So, the standout is Saturday, 1st of August, both morning and afternoon. The runner-up is Wednesday, 5th of August, for that glassy afternoon session. The rest is a pick-and-choose, but those two are the ones you mark on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1274 | 5461 | 4595 | 3611 | 2172 | 1208 | 806 | 808 | 1503 | 2205 | 2715 | 4580 | 3955 | 2577 | 1949 | 1308 | 689 | 410 | 209 | 489 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:44PM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:35AM0.45m | 9:03PM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
1274 | 5461 | 4595 | 3611 | 2172 | 1208 | 806 | 226 | 1503 | 2205 | 2715 | 4580 | 3955 | 2577 | 1949 | 1308 | 689 | 410 | 134 | 489 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 21 | — | SW 11 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | 21 | 18 | 99 | 98 | 45 | — | 182 | — | 1809 | — | — | 62 | 80 | 103 | 19 | 209 | 170 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | — | WSW 21 | SW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 44 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 |
649 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 808 | 891 | 435 | 790 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 85 | 207 | 337 | 231 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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