
Surf Forecasts:
Stewart Island - Saber Reef surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,555 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stewart Island - Saber Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stewart Island - Saber Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4529 | 2953 | 2845 | 5873 | 71 | 49 | 48 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 84 | 84 | 33 | 34 | 75 | 18 | 34 | 29 | 43 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:40AM2.01m | 9:08PM2.00m | 9:48AM2.10m | 10:12PM2.09m | 10:53AM2.22m | 11:13PM2.21m | 11:53AM2.33m | 00:10AM2.32m | 12:50PM2.41m | 1:05AM2.40m | 1:43PM2.45m | 1:58AM2.45m | 2:34PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM0.47m | 3:03PM0.48m | 3:31AM0.37m | 4:05PM0.42m | 4:32AM0.24m | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:29AM0.10m | 6:00PM0.23m | 6:25AM-0.02m | 6:53PM0.16m | 7:18AM-0.10m | 7:45PM0.11m | 8:10AM-0.12m | ||||||||
— | 8:33 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 23 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
4529 | 2953 | 2350 | 5873 | 5154 | 4204 | 2842 | 2118 | 1614 | 1094 | 397 | 1158 | 273 | 751 | 6303 | 7309 | 5270 | 4397 | 3854 | 3063 | 2721 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | NW 10 | E 6 | E 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 21 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 13 |
110 | 816 | 2845 | 100 | 71 | 49 | 48 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 139 | 84 | 84 | 167 | 404 | 35 | 18 | 10 | 29 | 43 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 20 | — | S 15 | — | — | E 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | E 14 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 17 |
— | 141 | 141 | — | — | 30 | — | 18 | — | — | 14 | 237 | 404 | 33 | 34 | 75 | 15 | 34 | 8 | 35 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 7 | ENE 6 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 19 | 58 | — | 587 | 1067 | 162 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 0 | 145 | 119 | 109 | 0 | 90 |
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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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