Smoothwater Bay surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smoothwater Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Smoothwater Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smoothwater Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smoothwater Bay over the next 16 days.
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