Smithfield surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smithfield this week:
The surf forecast for Smithfield over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smithfield in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smithfield over the next 16 days.
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