Smoothwater Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 13,642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 5.0m 17s 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smoothwater Bay over the next 16 days.
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