Stewart Island - Saber Reef surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stewart Island - Saber Reef over the next 16 days.
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