Purakaunui Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 20,927 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Purakaunui Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Purakaunui Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 16 days.
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