Stewart Island - Saber Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.19° S 167.79° E

Stewart Island - Saber Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stewart Island - Saber Reef sea temperature is
11.6°C
1.7° 

Stewart Island - Saber Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stewart Island - Saber Reef surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 25,930 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stewart Island - Saber Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Stewart Island - Saber Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stewart Island - Saber Reef in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 12th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 12th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)25ft (7.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stewart Island - Saber Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, near gales from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.1
SW
26
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
S
19
0.8
SSW
18
5.5
WSW
16
7
SW
15
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16
6.5
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16
0.8
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12
1.3
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12
1.2
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12
1.1
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11
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Energy kJ
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66
40
18
10
37
93
26
154
387
506
350
422
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23750
18944
187
464
393
292
Wind (km/h)
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E
10
E
15
NW
30
W
25
WSW
35
NW
45
NW
55
NW
35
W
40
WSW
40
SW
45
WNW
50
WSW
55
WSW
60
WSW
65
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45
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WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:39AM2.07m
9:58PM2.09m
10:40AM2.18m
10:56PM2.22m
11:32AM2.28m
11:47PM2.33m
12:19PM2.35m
00:33AM2.40m
1:02PM2.38m
1:17AM2.42m
1:43PM2.36m
2:00AM2.38m
2:23PM2.30m
2:42AM2.30m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.46m
4:15AM0.22m
4:44PM0.33m
5:09AM0.09m
5:33PM0.20m
5:57AM-0.01m
6:19PM0.10m
6:42AM-0.06m
7:02PM0.06m
7:25AM-0.04m
7:45PM0.06m
8:07AM0.04m
8:26PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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9
9
11
11
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8
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Feels °C
4
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1
-1
-1
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-6
-8
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Information about the Stewart Island - Saber Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stewart Island - Saber Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stewart Island - Saber Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stewart Island - Saber Reef 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 (Stewart Island - Saber Reef) 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 Stewart Island - Saber Reef 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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