Rapahoe/Chimney Pots surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, W swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, W swell with 4,965 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots this week:
The surf forecast for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rapahoe/Chimney Pots in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots over the next 16 days.
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