Stewart Island - Saber Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stewart Island - Saber Reef over the next 16 days.
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