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Pukerua Bay Surf Forecast
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Pukerua Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pukerua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pukerua Bay sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pukerua Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Pukerua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pukerua Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pukerua Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 128 | 391 | 559 | 1006 | 970 | 445 | 273 | 231 | 115 | 42 | 42 | 21 | 36 | 37 | 42 | 24 | 885 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:27PM 1.42 | 9:42AM 1.45 | 10:08PM 1.46 | 10:25AM 1.44 | 10:51PM 1.46 | 11:10AM 1.41 | 11:37PM 1.42 | 12:00PM 1.34 | 12:29AM 1.35 | 12:58PM 1.26 | 1:30AM 1.27 | 2:09PM 1.18 | 2:44AM 1.21 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:16PM 0.08 | 3:37AM 0.10 | 3:58PM 0.07 | 4:20AM 0.10 | 4:42PM 0.09 | 5:06AM 0.15 | 5:28PM 0.15 | 5:56AM 0.22 | 6:18PM 0.24 | 6:52AM 0.30 | 7:13PM 0.33 | 7:56AM 0.38 | 8:17PM 0.41 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | 12 | 39 | 23 | - | 3 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | - | - | 16 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
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Information about the Pukerua Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pukerua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pukerua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pukerua 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 (Pukerua 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pukerua Bay 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.
Pukerua Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from Porirua. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porirua. Porirua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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