
Surf Forecasts:
Wainui Beach - Stockroute surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 21s period, SSE swell with 2,453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Beach - Stockroute this week:
The surf forecast for Wainui Beach - Stockroute over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Beach - Stockroute in the next 16 days are 1.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Beach - Stockroute over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 779 | 1029 | 1093 | 936 | 722 | 586 | 2453 | 1392 | 950 | 636 | 612 | 588 | 1388 | 1086 | 671 | 688 | 472 | 351 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:34PM2.06m | 7:58AM1.95m | 8:28PM2.11m | 8:53AM1.99m | 9:21PM2.12m | 9:45AM2.01m | 10:13PM2.11m | 10:36AM2.00m | 11:02PM2.08m | 11:25AM1.98m | 11:47PM2.03m | 12:13PM1.94m | 00:29AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.54m | 2:07PM0.45m | 2:51AM0.53m | 3:01PM0.47m | 3:41AM0.52m | 3:54PM0.50m | 4:31AM0.53m | 4:45PM0.54m | 5:19AM0.54m | 5:32PM0.59m | 6:06AM0.56m | 6:19PM0.64m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
273 | 779 | 1029 | 1093 | 936 | 722 | 586 | 2453 | 1392 | 950 | 636 | 612 | 588 | 1388 | 1086 | 671 | 688 | 472 | 351 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 5 |
87 | 11 | 12 | 100 | 140 | 226 | 161 | 514 | 326 | 317 | 230 | 161 | 158 | 113 | 121 | 108 | 63 | 30 | 11 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 20 | S 24 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
6 | 4 | 19 | 39 | 113 | 8 | 432 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 17 | 70 | 69 | 45 | 43 | 35 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSW 5 |
— | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 270 | 251 | — | — | — | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
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Information about the Wainui Beach - Stockroute Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wainui Beach - Stockroute provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainui Beach - Stockroute can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainui Beach - Stockroute surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wainui Beach - Stockroute) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wainui Beach - Stockroute may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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