Surf Forecasts:
Polihale surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polihale this week:
The surf forecast for Polihale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Polihale over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 168 | 137 | 102 | 243 | 447 | 724 | 511 | 496 | 460 | 854 | 1076 | 1094 | 911 | 680 | 473 | 277 | 236 | 550 | 661 | 842 | 450 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:14PM0.46m | 2:29AM0.58m | 1:43PM0.42m | 3:05AM0.64m | 2:12PM0.37m | 3:45AM0.69m | 2:39PM0.32m | 4:29AM0.72m | 3:03PM0.28m | 5:17AM0.72m | 3:20PM0.25m | 6:12AM0.70m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.08m | 8:42AM0.23m | 7:57PM0.05m | 9:39AM0.22m | 8:21PM0.02m | 10:40AM0.23m | 8:48PM0.00m | 11:49AM0.23m | 9:18PM-0.00m | 1:17PM0.24m | 9:52PM0.01m | 10:29PM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NW 11 | ENE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 9 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | S 16 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 101 | 137 | 91 | 173 | 447 | 724 | 511 | 496 | 319 | 288 | 1076 | 1094 | 911 | 680 | 473 | 158 | 236 | 550 | 661 | 406 | 450 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NW 10 | S 16 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 16 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NW 12 | S 14 | NW 11 | S 16 | NW 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 168 | 98 | 102 | 243 | 61 | 198 | 222 | 372 | 346 | 854 | 214 | 296 | 207 | 162 | 174 | 277 | 203 | 121 | 255 | 57 | 464 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 15 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NNE 12 | S 18 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 44 | 52 | 70 | 28 | 109 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 460 | 228 | 360 | 273 | 176 | 257 | 318 | 272 | 129 | 304 | 125 | 46 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | — | NNE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 123 | — | — | 123 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 31 | 33 | 161 | 157 | 152 | 842 | 160 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Polihale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Polihale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Polihale 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 (Polihale) 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 Polihale 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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