Spirits Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, W swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days.
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