Surf Forecasts:
Puaena Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puaena Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Puaena Point in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puaena Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be real, the surf outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bummer. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch before anything even gets close to being worth a mention.
Starting now, right through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s a bust. For over a week, the waves are flat or tiny, mostly under 3 feet. The wind is a steady cross-off from the ENE, which is not helping at all. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll be disappointed.
The only glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday, September 2nd. Puaena Point might have something going on in the afternoon. The forecast calls it "surfable but very ordinary," which is about the best we’ve got. The swell is small, around 3 feet from the NE with a 8-second period, but the wind is expected to drop to a light breeze. That could make for some clean, if tiny, waves. The combined energy is 136 (moderate), so there’s a bit of life in the water. The water temp is about 80°F, pretty average for the time of year. This is a beginner-friendly reef, but it’s inconsistent, so don't count on a ton of waves.
After that, it’s right back to the same pattern of small, poor surf and moderate cross-off winds. There is no true standout in this entire 16-day forecast. That Wednesday afternoon is your best bet, but honestly, don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NE 6 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 5 | S 19 | NW 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 125 | 66 | 67 | 63 | 55 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 85 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:59PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.50m | 00:42AM0.19m | 1:23PM0.52m | 1:17AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.53m | 1:52AM0.24m | 2:22PM0.53m | 2:27AM0.27m | 2:50PM0.52m | 3:04AM0.31m | 3:18PM0.50m | 3:44AM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.12m | 4:03AM0.07m | 7:09PM0.10m | 4:53AM0.05m | 7:29PM0.09m | 5:36AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.08m | 6:16AM0.03m | 8:09PM0.07m | 6:55AM0.03m | 8:29PM0.06m | 7:37AM0.05m | 8:50PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 251 | 245 | 201 | 191 | 186 | 166 | 156 | 125 | 119 | 196 | 167 | 215 | 395 | 365 | 710 | 534 | 582 | 334 | 324 | 229 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 |
| kJ | 57 | 125 | 66 | 40 | 63 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 147 | 81 | 81 | 165 | 135 | 137 | 71 | 71 | 18 | 39 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 18 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | NW 10 | NNE 8 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 50 | 50 | 90 | 42 | 96 | 50 | 47 | 93 | 17 | 18 | 167 | 10 | 12 | 147 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 36 | 91 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 70 | 59 | 66 | 67 | 80 | 65 | 56 | 42 | 56 | 70 | 49 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 33 | 85 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 146 | 16 |
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The above surf forecast table for Puaena Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puaena Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puaena Point 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 (Puaena Point) 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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