Wainui Beach - Stockroute Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got for Wainui Beach - Stockroute over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a story this one, starting quiet, building to some serious power, then fading away. We’re looking at an exposed beach and reef setup that likes swell from the SSE, so pay attention to that direction.

The water is hanging around 55°F, which is about two degrees cooler than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that chill on the paddle out.

The first real chance for a wave doesn’t come until Saturday the 15th. We’ve got a couple of days before that are pretty flat or just messy. The Saturday morning session sees a 7ft swell from the east, but it’s cross-onshore with light rain and a light breeze. The wave energy is strong (1093), but it’s not going to be clean. It’s a marginal call at best.

The real standout, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday the 18th. This is for advanced surfers only. We’re looking at a powerful 12ft swell from the south, with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is huge (3395). The wind is a clean cross-offshore, which should keep the face tidy. But listen, this is a big, powerful wave – over 8ft, so it’s strictly for the experts. The swell direction is spot on for the break.

Wednesday the 19th keeps the heavy energy going. The morning is still a big 10ft from the SSE (2568 energy), but the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon though, it gets even bigger – 13ft from the south with a long 12-second period and a massive energy reading (7306). Again, wind and tide are favorable, but the size is intimidating. This is big, heavy groundswell, which can make a beach break close out and get shifty.

After that, things ease off. Thursday the 20th offers a cleaner window. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the SE with a long 14-second period and light cross-offshore winds (1367 energy). This is excellent for experienced surfers – good shape, clean conditions, and manageable size.

The second week sees a big drop off. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd have small, clean mornings with offshore winds, but the swell is tiny (3ft to 3ft). There’s a promising window on Tuesday the 25th with a 4ft SSE groundswell, 14-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind (592 energy). That’s a nice little groundswell pulse, but long-period stuff like that can be a bit straight for a beach break – better if it lines up on the reef sections.

After that, it really winds down. The last week is mostly tiny, weak waves with very low energy. By the 28th, it’s basically flat with a glassy morning but only 0.7ft. A proper lull.

If you’re looking for the absolute best session, the 20th morning is your pick for clean, powerful surf without it being life-threatening. The big days on the 18th and 19th are the true standouts for power, but you need to be on your game and have the right board. Plenty of time to watch the charts.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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