Piha-The Bar Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° S 174.47° E

Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Piha-The Bar sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, W swell with 3,762 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Piha in the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the opening day on Thursday, August 6th, is a real highlight. That morning, Piha will get a solid 5 ft swell from the southwest with a nice long 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual. The combined energy is moderate at 765, and it’s shaping up for some very good surf. The afternoon drops a little in size but stays clean, so that Thursday is your best bet early on.

Friday the 7th is a morning session only. The swell drops to 3 ft, but the wind goes glassy – light northerly at 3 mph. That’s a real treat for the smaller boards, clean and smooth. But by Friday afternoon, the wind switches to a cross-on, and the waves get pretty ordinary.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are pretty messy. Saturday has small, weak swell with cross-on winds, and Sunday gets a bit of a bump in size, but it’s blowing 12-16 mph from the NNE, making it choppy and unattractive. The combined energy spikes to 2463 on Sunday morning, but with that wind, it’s not a paddle-friendly setup. More of a kite day if you’re into that.

Monday the 10th shows a bit of a comeback. The swell picks up to 4 ft to 5 ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes cross-off from the south at 9 mph. The water stays clean, and the energy is strong (1274-1406). Not a standout, but a solid session for the experienced.

Tuesday the 11th starts off well – clean, with a 4 ft WSW swell and ENE offshore breeze. That’s worth a paddle. But the afternoon turns onshore and messy.

From Wednesday the 12th through to the weekend, the swell starts to build big. Wednesday the 12th afternoon has a 7 ft swell from the west, but it’s blowing onshore at 12 mph – not great. Thursday the 13th is a bit better with cross-shore winds and a 7 ft swell, but still not clean.

Now, here’s where it gets serious. On Saturday, August 15th, a massive 15 ft swell arrives from the west, but it’s accompanied by strong onshore winds and thunderstorms. That’s not for the faint-hearted, and the conditions are poor. The combined energy is through the roof at 6709, but it’s a wild, dangerous mess.

Sunday the 16th sees the same massive 15 ft swell, but the wind is lighter and more favorable. The energy is enormous (8450-13113), but the swell is just too big for Piha – it’s only for experts if they’re feeling brave, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break.

Monday the 17th drops to 10 ft with cross-shore winds, still a heavy session. Tuesday the 18th is messy with strong onshore winds.

The real standout in the second week comes on Thursday, August 20th. The swell is a manageable 6 ft from the WSW, with a 13-15 second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 6-9 mph. The combined energy is 1292-1335, and it’s described as excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, solid, and well-shaped.

Friday the 21st still has some size – 10 ft to 12 ft – but the period drops to 8-9 seconds, which is short and a bit junky. Offshore winds keep it clean, but it’s a big, lumpy, short-period swell, so only for the strong paddlers.

So, my pick: Thursday the 6th morning for the clean, solid start, and Thursday the 20th for the best of the long-range action. Don’t get too excited about the massive stuff in between – it’s more for the photographers than the paddlers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
2.5
NW
10
1.3
WSW
15
1.9
NW
9
1.4
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
19
1
WSW
18
2.2
W
15
3
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
450
319
167
75
89
116
139
390
1210
773
562
669
1184
1010
672
427
578
637
2146
3329
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
SSE
0
N
10
W
5
NW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
SW
5
SE
10
S
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross-on
High Tide
3:08AM2.39m
3:52PM2.34m
4:21AM2.30m
5:11PM2.36m
5:43AM2.31m
6:28PM2.47m
6:58AM2.42m
7:34PM2.65m
8:00AM2.58m
8:30PM2.84m
8:53AM2.73m
9:19PM3.00m
Low Tide
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
2:10PM0.23m
2:45AM0.18m
3:02PM0.08m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:15
7:13
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7:11
7:09
7:09
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5:39
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
5:44
5:45
 mm
5
5
1
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Temp °C
9
9
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12
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Feels °C
5
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10
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12
10
11
14
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13
14
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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).

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