Shark Alley surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, ESE swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shark Alley this week:
The surf forecast for Shark Alley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shark Alley in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Alley over the next 16 days.
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