Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Ikaamaru Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Te Ikaamaru Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here again. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a total loss for any decent surf around here. Te Ikaamaru Bay is the only spot in the running, and it’s just not happening. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but it starts with a brutal gap of about ten days where there’s absolutely nothing to get excited about. The combined swell energy is zero for the first four days, which is as dead as it gets.
From Thursday the 22nd through to Sunday the 25th, a bit of energy finally shows up, with combined swell readings hitting moderate to strong levels, like 381 on Saturday the 22nd. But don’t let those numbers fool you. The wind is howling onshore and onshore – we’re talking a near gale out of the NNW at 30 mph on the Saturday – making for a total mess. The swell is from the NW, which isn’t its optimum, and the period is a short and choppy 7 seconds. This isn’t a surf forecast; it’s a warning for beginners and a write-off for everyone else. If you’re a kitesurfer, this setup might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard no.
After that mess, we get a little hope on Saturday the 29th. The morning has some clean conditions with a cross-off breeze and a 6 ft NW swell (period 7 sec, combined energy 322) – that’s strong energy. It’s a marginal forecast, but it’s the only chance you’ll have. The water temp is 56°, which is about average for this time of year. But it’s still not great, and the afternoon drops off. Crowds are possible here, so if you’re desperate, that morning is your only window.
The following week is a complete dud again. From the 1st of September onwards, we’re back to tiny, weak swell and, for the most part, clean but empty conditions. It’s a classic autumn blank run for this area. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, it’s time to tune the board and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, near gales from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 254 | 381 | 342 | 592 | 340 | 133 | 295 | 73 | 52 | 42 | 86 | 209 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:09AM0.98m | 11:35PM0.95m | 11:57AM0.97m | 00:20AM0.93m | 12:44PM0.96m | 1:03AM0.92m | 1:29PM0.95m | 1:46AM0.90m | 2:12PM0.94m | 2:31AM0.88m | 2:53PM0.92m | 3:16AM0.86m | 3:34PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM0.37m | 5:57AM0.39m | 6:29PM0.39m | 6:41AM0.40m | 7:15PM0.40m | 7:22AM0.42m | 7:57PM0.40m | 8:01AM0.42m | 8:38PM0.41m | 8:40AM0.43m | 9:18PM0.41m | 9:20AM0.43m | 9:59PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 |
| kJ | 746 | 7 | 539 | 241 | 165 | 171 | 321 | 331 | 171 | 114 | 108 | 48 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 73 | 272 | 198 | 82 | 236 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 16 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | E 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 14 | SE 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 5 | 65 | 81 | 121 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 170 | 10 | 9 | 107 | 8 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 12 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | S 9 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | SE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 8 | 52 | 85 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 2047 | 2314 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 68 | 254 | 381 | 342 | 592 | 340 | 133 | 295 | 29 | 52 | 42 | 86 | 209 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 51 | 51 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 115 | 76 | 71 | 76 | 70 | 71 | 51 | 51 | 125 | 51 |
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