Surf Forecasts:
Propellers surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Propellers this week:
The surf forecast for Propellers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Propellers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Propellers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks at our local spot. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so strap in.
We're starting off with a bit of a flat spell, so don't rush down there just yet. The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday, the 31st of August. Monday morning is looking like the standout of the whole period. We've got a solid 8 ft swell from the south, with a moderate energy level rocking in (259). The wind is a gentle breeze from the north, keeping it clean, and the water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about average for the time of year. This is proper, powerful stuff for the advanced crew, but it's going to be too big for beginners. The period is 11 seconds, so there's decent shape there, but the combined energy is a pumping 1579, so you'll feel the push. It's a reef break, and while it's inconsistent, when it comes, it'll be on.
The rest of that first week is a bit of a write-off. Tuesday is messy with onshore winds, and Wednesday through Friday we get some powerful offshore winds that make paddling out a real battle, even though the waves themselves are clean. You'll be scratching your head on the beach.
The second week looks a bit more promising, but it's a long way off. The best bet is a long-range possibility on Friday, the 11th of September, in the afternoon. We're looking at a 8 ft swell from the south-southwest, but with a short period of only 7 seconds. The wind is a light breeze from the west-northwest, so it will be clean. The energy is moderate (705). Then on Saturday, the 12th of September, the swell is 12 ft from the south in the morning, but that's likely too big for this break, even if the wind is clean. Sunday the 13th of September morning has a smaller 6 ft south swell with light winds, which could be a nice session if the long-range forecast holds.
So, to wrap it up: Monday the 31st of August morning is your best bet for a proper, powerful session. The second week has some potential, but it's a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed. The water is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit should do the trick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 240 | 184 | 100 | 78 | 121 | 350 | 1574 | 1390 | 876 | 2281 | 2425 | 2340 | 1954 | 1322 | 1855 | 653 | 411 | 184 | 68 | 1044 | 656 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.51m | 6:06AM1.46m | 6:28PM1.52m | 6:57AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.54m | 7:48AM1.56m | 8:18PM1.56m | 8:38AM1.62m | 9:10PM1.59m | 9:27AM1.67m | 10:00PM1.61m | 10:16AM1.71m | 10:48PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.69m | 00:10AM0.72m | 12:13PM0.68m | 1:01AM0.71m | 1:08PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.69m | 2:06PM0.65m | 2:39AM0.67m | 3:02PM0.62m | 3:27AM0.63m | 3:55PM0.59m | 4:15AM0.59m | 4:46PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NW 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 240 | 184 | 100 | 78 | 121 | 90 | 1574 | 1390 | 876 | 8 | — | 2340 | 1954 | 1313 | 1855 | 653 | 411 | 184 | 68 | 29 | 656 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 17 | 20 | 23 | 32 | 17 | 350 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1322 | 6 | — | — | — | 19 | 5 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | SE 17 |
| kJ | 19 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | SSW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 10 | S 11 | — | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 149 | 62 | 49 | 17 | 178 | 34 | — | 208 | 424 | 2281 | 2425 | — | 19 | 88 | 172 | 256 | 150 | 214 | 505 | 1044 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 57 | 35 | 5 | 57 | 65 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 65 | 216 | 2 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 77 | 133 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Propellers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Propellers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Propellers 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 (Propellers) 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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