
Surf Forecasts:
Sailors Grave surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sailors Grave this week:
The surf forecast for Sailors Grave over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sailors Grave in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sailors Grave over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | N 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 71 | 33 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 44 | 85 | 73 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.92m | 11:22PM1.99m | 11:44AM1.87m | 00:11AM1.92m | 12:37PM1.81m | 00:59AM1.86m | 1:29PM1.77m | 1:45AM1.81m | 2:21PM1.73m | 2:31AM1.76m | 3:14PM1.71m | 3:20AM1.71m | 4:11PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.45m | 5:32AM0.43m | 5:44PM0.50m | 6:20AM0.46m | 6:33PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.50m | 7:24PM0.62m | 7:56AM0.55m | 8:19PM0.68m | 8:47AM0.60m | 9:15PM0.72m | 9:41AM0.63m | 10:11PM0.75m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 32 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | N 7 | E 11 | E 10 | N 8 |
34 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 2 | 71 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 44 | 85 | 73 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | N 9 | N 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 7 | E 7 | N 6 | E 10 | E 7 | E 9 | NNW 7 | E 18 | E 10 |
2 | — | 2 | 1 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 16 | 6 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | N 6 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 |
— | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | SW 2 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | E 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | NNW 6 | W 3 |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 112 | 4 | 1 | 124 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 132 | 132 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 111 | 111 | 82 | 98 | 209 | 228 | 111 | 111 | 268 | 251 | 251 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 22 |
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Information about the Sailors Grave Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sailors Grave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sailors Grave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sailors Grave 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 (Sailors Grave) 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 Sailors Grave 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.
Sailors Grave is 84 km (52 miles) from the city of Pukekohe East. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pukekohe East. Pukekohe East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










