Surf Forecasts:
Rabbit Island surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Rabbit Island in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 18 Nov, 7PM (local time) – 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Rabbit Island before Friday 20 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s on Wednesday 18 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 7 | N 14 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 13 | N 13 | N 6 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 38 | 59 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:21PM3.49m | 7:41AM3.45m | 8:19PM3.63m | 8:36AM3.59m | 9:05PM3.76m | 9:26AM3.74m | 9:46PM3.87m | 10:10AM3.87m | 10:23PM3.92m | 10:50AM3.98m | 10:59PM3.92m | 11:27AM4.06m | 11:34PM3.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM1.19m | 1:49PM1.29m | 2:20AM1.07m | 2:41PM1.13m | 3:03AM0.97m | 3:24PM1.00m | 3:42AM0.90m | 4:01PM0.93m | 4:19AM0.87m | 4:35PM0.91m | 4:54AM0.88m | 5:08PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 15 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 6 | — | N 5 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 30 | 32 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 9 | N 10 | — | NW 13 | — | — | NNW 9 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 14 | N 15 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 4 | NW 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 14 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 15 | N 15 | N 13 | NNW 9 | — | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 6 | N 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | N 6 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 38 | 59 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 47 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 98 | 122 | 8 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 90 | 92 | 151 | 90 | 77 | 8 | 90 |
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Information about the Rabbit Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rabbit Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rabbit Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rabbit Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rabbit Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rabbit Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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