
Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Ikaamaru Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Ikaamaru Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.
The pattern for the whole 16-day window is pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of wind, and when the swell does show, it’s either messy or the wind just ruins it. There are no real standout days, but there are a couple of moments where the conditions line up just enough to get wet, if you're desperate. The first few days are a write-off, and then there are long gaps where it’s just not worth paddling out.
Let’s start with this weekend. Sunday the 6th is a no-go. There’s some solid swell – 7ft to 8ft from the NW – but the wind is howling from the NNW at 28 mph, making it blown-out and ugly. The combined energy is moderate to strong (388-692), but you won’t enjoy it.
Monday the 7th sees a dramatic drop in swell, down to 2ft, but the wind swings to a strong offshore from the SSE at 28 mph. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. It’s clean, but with that tiny swell and strong wind, paddling into anything will be a battle. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s weak. The afternoon is even smaller at 1ft.
Now, here’s the only real bright spot. Tuesday the 8th morning and afternoon, we get a brief moment of glass. The wind is from the SW at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. The swell is tiny at 1ft from the NW with an 8-second period, so the combined energy is very weak (18). It’s not going to be epic, but if you have a log and just want to feel the water, this is your window. It’s clean and peaceful.
After that, it goes downhill again. From Wednesday the 9th through to Monday the 21st, the story is mostly onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and very small swell. There are a few pulses of energy, like Thursday the 10th morning with 6ft NW swell and moderate energy (325), but the wind is onshore from the NW at 22 mph. It’s just messy.
There’s a period from around the 14th to the 15th where there is literally no swell at all, just flat and choppy. Then later in the second week, we get another shot of NW windswell around 5ft to 5ft, but again, the wind is howling from the NNW at 22-28 mph. It’s a no-go for a paddle board.
Honestly, for this stretch, it’s a quiet period for Te Ikaamaru Bay. There’s no standout day. If you’re a beginner, the only time to even think about it is Tuesday the 8th for a flat, glassy session. For everyone else, keep an eye on the charts, because this run of poor conditions can't last forever.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 19 | NW 4 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
296 | 388 | 692 | 382 | 43 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 23 | 369 | 325 | 132 | 15 | 59 | 26 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:44AM0.96m | 1:09PM1.04m | 1:37AM0.96m | 2:03PM1.04m | 2:33AM0.95m | 2:59PM1.03m | 3:31AM0.94m | 3:55PM1.02m | 4:29AM0.93m | 4:53PM1.01m | 5:26AM0.93m | 5:50PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:05AM0.30m | 7:38PM0.28m | 7:54AM0.28m | 8:28PM0.28m | 8:46AM0.27m | 9:20PM0.28m | 9:43AM0.27m | 10:16PM0.30m | 10:42AM0.27m | 11:15PM0.32m | 11:42AM0.28m | 00:17AM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 32 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
26 | 89 | 83 | 382 | 43 | 27 | 79 | 61 | 39 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 37 | 11 | 188 | 58 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 9 | — | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 8 | SE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 16 | S 8 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 9 | S 17 |
16 | 2 | — | 84 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 113 | 25 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | — | — | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 15 | NW 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | S 13 | S 22 | NW 20 | NW 19 | S 18 | NNW 18 |
24 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 59 | 103 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | SSW 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | S 6 | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 |
296 | 388 | 692 | 13 | 639 | 319 | 65 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 369 | 325 | 132 | 312 | — | 26 | 209 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 115 | 115 | 120 | 59 | 59 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 16 | 59 | 16 | 117 | 115 |
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Information about the Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Te Ikaamaru Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Te Ikaamaru Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Te Ikaamaru Bay 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 (Te Ikaamaru Bay) 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 Te Ikaamaru Bay 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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