Rapahoe/Chimney Pots surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, W swell with 5,081 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rapahoe/Chimney Pots in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots over the next 16 days.
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