Ruakaka surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruakaka this week:
The surf forecast for Ruakaka 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 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruakaka over the next 16 days.
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