Punakaiki surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, W swell with 2,914 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punakaiki in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punakaiki over the next 16 days.
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