Surf Forecasts:
Pokai Bay surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pokai Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Pokai Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pokai Bay in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pokai Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Pokai Bay in feet and degrees.
The surf is on the small side right now. The water temp is 81°, right where it should be for this time of year, so no drama.
From Sunday the 2nd through Tuesday the 4th, the swell is barely 2 ft, with combined energy between 63 and 154. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The wind is light, sometimes glassy, but the waves just aren’t there.
Wednesday the 5th brings a longer period (16 seconds) but still only 1 ft. The energy is up to 132, but it’s a tease. By Friday the 7th, the period hits 21 seconds, but at 1 ft, it’s more of a gentle lap.
The real standout kicks off Saturday the 8th. Swell bumps to 2 ft, and combined energy jumps to 275. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 12-15 mph, keeping the surface clean. The swell direction is from the SSW, right in the sweet spot for this spot. Pokai Bay is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in clean. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th keep the energy in the 253 to 303 range, with 2 to 2 ft of swell.
Tuesday the 11th is the best of the lot. The afternoon sees combined energy of 323, with 2 ft of swell from the SSW at 14 seconds. Offshore wind from the ENE at 15 mph. This is the one to aim for. Just be ready for the usual crowd.
The second week stays in the 2 to 3 ft range, with energy mostly between 200 and 348. The wind stays offshore, and the swell shifts to the W by the 13th. The 15th and 16th look promising, with 3 ft and energy around 302-306, but it’s a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt.
For beginners, the swell stays under 5 ft, so it’s safe. For experts, it’s on the small side, but those long-period swells will give you the best shape.
Best window: Saturday 8th through Tuesday 11th, with Tuesday afternoon as the standout.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 133 | 85 | 42 | 42 | 50 | 56 | 46 | 52 | 87 | 94 | 88 | 107 | 81 | 100 | 102 | 76 | 99 | 148 | 162 | 154 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross | off | on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:44PM0.49m | 8:07AM0.39m | 7:15PM0.41m | 9:16AM0.44m | 7:47PM0.33m | 10:31AM0.50m | 8:27PM0.26m | 11:44AM0.57m | 9:50PM0.19m | 12:47PM0.64m | 11:52PM0.16m | 1:42PM0.70m | 1:19AM0.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:24PM0.16m | 1:33AM0.04m | 1:32PM0.22m | 2:04AM0.04m | 3:10PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.03m | 5:37PM0.27m | 3:28AM0.03m | 7:57PM0.21m | 4:26AM0.02m | 8:52PM0.16m | 5:32AM0.01m | 9:27PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | ENE 11 | NNE 5 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 133 | 85 | 42 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 71 | 14 | 94 | 79 | 88 | 107 | 43 | 100 | 102 | 76 | 91 | 108 | 115 | 102 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 34 | 38 | 50 | 56 | 46 | 52 | 47 | 38 | 49 | 49 | 81 | 23 | 61 | 45 | 37 | 148 | 162 | 154 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | NNE 5 | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | NE 9 | NNW 8 | SSE 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 20 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 3 | 42 | 41 | 27 | 10 | 46 | 87 | 94 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 99 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 192 | 187 | 121 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | 53 | 14 | 34 | 19 | 60 | 54 | 52 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pokai Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pokai Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pokai Bay 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 (Pokai Bay) 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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