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 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stewart Island - Saber Reef sea temperature is
12.3° C
2.3° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 4.5m and 15s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. 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 17s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Fri night, near gales from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Fri
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6.5
SSW
12
4.5
S
11
2.3
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
5
SW
16
4.5
SW
14
3
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.7
S
9
1
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13937
4680
1314
610
163
214
307
69
23
11376
8071
2718
1117
1180
703
510
302
192
79
494
Wind (km/h)
55
S
35
SSW
25
W
45
WNW
40
WSW
40
W
50
WNW
55
WNW
40
WSW
50
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
NE
15
NE
5
ENE
5
E
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:28AM2.12m
2:55PM2.11m
3:05AM2.11m
3:31PM2.08m
3:43AM2.08m
4:09PM2.04m
4:24AM2.04m
4:51PM2.00m
5:12AM2.00m
5:40PM1.95m
6:08AM1.96m
6:37PM1.92m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.37m
8:39AM0.24m
8:56PM0.38m
9:15AM0.27m
9:34PM0.40m
9:54AM0.32m
10:14PM0.43m
10:37AM0.39m
11:00PM0.47m
11:28AM0.47m
11:55PM0.51m
12:28PM0.55m
00:59AM0.53m
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8:11
8:11
8:08
8:07
8:06
8:04
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5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:42
5:43
5:44
 mm
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3
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7
Temp °C
6
7
8
10
10
11
11
11
9
8
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6
5
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8
8
Feels °C
-8
-2
1
2
2
3
1
0
-2
-4
-3
0
3
2
3
3
0
4
6
5
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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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