Smoothwater Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 10,116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 (Jul 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smoothwater Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smoothwater Bay over the next 16 days.
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