Sponge bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sponge bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sponge bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sponge bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sponge bay over the next 16 days.
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