Punakaiki surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 10,579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punakaiki in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punakaiki over the next 16 days.
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