Punakaiki surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, W swell with 5,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punakaiki this week:
The surf forecast for Punakaiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punakaiki in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punakaiki over the next 16 days.
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