
Surf Forecasts:
Piha-The Bar surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, W swell with 11,546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 4.0m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Piha-The Bar in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Bar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a honest look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple weeks.
We’ve got Piha-The-Bar as the only spot in the game here, and it’s a heavy-duty, advanced-only break. No two ways about it. Right off the bat, Monday the 6th is a write-off – huge, ugly swell with strong cross-on winds. That 13ft to 15ft NW/WNW stuff is just raw power (combined energy reading 5017 to 10141), but the wind’s trashing it. That’s not for paddling, that’s for watching or maybe kite gear if you’re mad enough.
Tuesday the 7th eases back to a solid 10ft from the WSW, and the wind goes cross-off, so it cleans up. Clean surf, but the energy’s still high (4969). The issue? The reports say questionable tide and marginal conditions. Still, an advanced surfer could find a gem if they know the sand.
Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th stay in that 8ft to 15ft zone with clean, cross-off winds, but the swell is just too big for this break at times, especially Thursday afternoon when it hits 15ft with a 16-second period – that’s a freight train (10201 energy). Way too much for anyone but the most experienced locals, and even then, it’s sketchy.
Now, the standout window. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th. That’s where it gets good. Saturday morning brings 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds with a glassy 3 mph offshore breeze – clean as a whistle. Combined energy is 2118, so it’s real, but not crazy. Sunday is even better: light ESE wind going offshore, 7ft long-period WSW groundswell at 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, so at a bar break it might get a bit straight, but for the first few hours it’ll reel off nicely. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers – the rip bowl might set up perfectly.
Monday the 13th hangs in there too – 5ft to 5ft with glassy conditions Monday afternoon. That’s a sweet, clean, manageable size. Good for a session.
Then we hit a lull. From Tuesday the 14th through about Sunday the 19th, it’s mostly junky. Onshore winds, small surf under 4ft, or big messy wind swell. There are a couple of clean windows on Friday the 17th with 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is moderate (1195 to 1387). It's okay, not a standout. The rest of that stretch is disappointing – poor conditions, lumpy cross-shore chop.
The last few days into the 21st don’t look much better – onshore winds and marginal surf. A couple of clean 6ft days on the 20th, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s lumpy.
So, bottom line: the best waves of the whole 16-day run are Saturday 11th through Monday 13th. Saturday morning and Sunday morning are the real winners – clean, solid 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell with light offshore winds. It’s a short window, but if you’re advanced and you can make it, that’s where you want to be. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Stay safe out there, and don’t paddle out on that 15ft day unless you’ve got a death wish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
819 | 2473 | 5322 | 7945 | 4761 | 3822 | 2423 | 2743 | 3297 | 2672 | 2766 | 9747 | 6151 | 2575 | 2488 | 1650 | 1511 | 1142 | 2378 | 2032 | 1699 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:10AM2.60m | 1:35PM2.40m | 1:53AM2.54m | 2:23PM2.37m | 2:42AM2.48m | 3:19PM2.34m | 3:40AM2.43m | 4:23PM2.36m | 4:46AM2.41m | 5:32PM2.42m | 5:56AM2.44m | 6:39PM2.54m | 7:04AM2.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32AM0.43m | 7:45PM0.51m | 8:18AM0.45m | 8:35PM0.58m | 9:10AM0.48m | 9:33PM0.62m | 10:09AM0.49m | 10:38PM0.64m | 11:12AM0.47m | 11:46PM0.59m | 12:18PM0.41m | 00:54AM0.48m | 1:21PM0.31m | ||||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | |
mm | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 22 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
819 | 2253 | 5322 | 7945 | 4761 | 3822 | 2423 | 2743 | 99 | 2672 | 709 | 227 | 1004 | 2575 | 2488 | 1650 | 1511 | 1142 | 2378 | 2032 | 1699 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | S 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 21 | — | SW 18 | WSW 24 | SW 22 | — | WSW 18 | — | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 8 | S 7 | — | S 6 |
796 | 291 | 1689 | 26 | 202 | 77 | 11 | 18 | — | 460 | 55 | 227 | — | 1324 | — | 220 | 220 | 210 | 92 | — | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | — | — | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | 31 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 552 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NW 10 | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | SSE 6 | — |
34 | 2473 | 3130 | 9 | 40 | 68 | 102 | — | 3297 | 456 | 2766 | 9747 | 6151 | 2483 | 1147 | 611 | 276 | — | — | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 123 | 101 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 73 | 105 | 73 | 73 | 81 | 101 | 54 | 73 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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