Shag Rock Surf Break

Shag Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.87° S 174.44° E

Issued: 5 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shag Rock sea temperature is
15.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Shag Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shag Rock surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shag Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Shag Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shag Rock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 21st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shag Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
299
1332
1649
1018
871
763
691
1049
1083
1094
799
604
458
606
701
757
1065
712
1624
1403
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
5
S
5
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
10
N
10
NW
10
N
5
WNW
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:58AM2.69m
2:28PM2.42m
2:52AM2.54m
3:27PM2.32m
3:48AM2.40m
4:27PM2.27m
4:46AM2.30m
5:27PM2.26m
5:44AM2.24m
6:23PM2.29m
6:39AM2.24m
7:15PM2.34m
7:30AM2.28m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.34m
8:23AM0.36m
8:40PM0.48m
9:18AM0.47m
9:38PM0.62m
10:13AM0.56m
10:37PM0.71m
11:09AM0.61m
11:37PM0.76m
12:03PM0.63m
00:34AM0.76m
12:55PM0.62m
1:26AM0.72m
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
1
1
2
5
4
2
1
1
2
4
1
Temp °C
14
15
16
16
15
13
14
13
15
16
15
16
15
14
15
16
12
10
10
10
12
Feels °C
12
12
13
15
15
11
12
12
12
13
11
12
13
12
14
16
10
6
6
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1
SW
17
1.6
W
10
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
711
299
1332
587
500
871
763
691
1049
1083
1094
799
604
218
281
701
757
1065
712
1624
1403
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
SW
7
0.6
W
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
W
7
0.5
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
6
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
1
S
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
101
299
455
1018
257
130
52
48
35
10
15
44
458
606
227
92
21
89
5
97
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
W
9
0.1
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
57
232
344
41
73
1
47
56
18
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
1.2
W
6
2.5
WSW
12
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
NE
3
0.6
N
3
0.8
NNE
3
0.7
N
7
0.4
NE
3
0.8
ESE
4
1
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
5
102
1649
22
2
7
13
43
3
18
34
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
38
38
76
88
221
9
9
0
0
2
286
290
2
32
2
0
0
9
9
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
4
7
6
5
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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Information about the Shag Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shag Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shag Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shag Rock 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 (Shag Rock) 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 Shag Rock 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.

Shag Rock is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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