Surf Forecasts:
Possums Reef surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Possums Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Possums Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Possums Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Possums Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 3 | 1718 | 1100 | 842 | 490 | 211 | 278 | 110 | 53 | 194 | 157 | 116 | 90 | 92 | 70 | 126 | 117 | 103 | 65 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.58m | 7:30AM1.57m | 7:57PM1.55m | 8:30AM1.58m | 8:59PM1.54m | 9:37AM1.63m | 10:05PM1.57m | 10:44AM1.71m | 11:10PM1.63m | 11:47AM1.80m | 00:10AM1.71m | 12:45PM1.90m | 1:06AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.35m | 1:30AM0.37m | 1:58PM0.37m | 2:24AM0.37m | 2:57PM0.38m | 3:22AM0.34m | 4:00PM0.37m | 4:22AM0.29m | 5:01PM0.32m | 5:22AM0.21m | 6:01PM0.25m | 6:20AM0.12m | 6:57PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | -2 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1718 | 1100 | 842 | 490 | 211 | 278 | 110 | 66 | 194 | 157 | 116 | 90 | 92 | 70 | 126 | 117 | 103 | 65 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | — | NE 13 | E 18 | ESE 13 | SE 16 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 7 | 17 | 67 | 83 | 164 | 95 | 72 | 108 | 43 | 37 | 38 | 49 | 37 | 87 | 122 | 70 | 68 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | ESE 18 | E 12 | ESE 11 | S 13 | S 14 | SE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | 3 | 49 | 13 | 138 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 3447 | 2898 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 42 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 233 |
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The above surf forecast table for Possums Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Possums Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Possums Reef 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 (Possums Reef) 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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