Purakaunui Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 28,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s 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 (Sep 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 16 days.
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