Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.25° S 174.63° E

Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Ikaamaru Bay sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.5° 

Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 558 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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 4.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 20th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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(10 max)
0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
NNW
2
1.1
NW
5
2.3
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
17
0.3
NW
17
1.2
NNW
5
1.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
NW
7
0.6
NW
5
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
17
0.3
NW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
122
56
26
16
0
2
54
558
57
24
98
46
57
170
65
11
19
40
46
44
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
SSE
5
NW
20
N
25
SSE
40
NNW
35
NNW
30
NW
5
N
5
SSE
20
S
35
NNE
35
N
45
NNW
40
S
15
SE
45
S
40
SSW
50
S
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
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on
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cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:38AM0.97m
11:04PM0.93m
11:23AM0.95m
11:46PM0.92m
12:07PM0.94m
00:27AM0.90m
12:50PM0.93m
1:07AM0.88m
1:32PM0.92m
1:49AM0.86m
2:13PM0.91m
2:33AM0.85m
2:54PM0.90m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.40m
5:21AM0.42m
5:58PM0.40m
6:04AM0.42m
6:41PM0.39m
6:44AM0.42m
7:20PM0.39m
7:22AM0.42m
7:59PM0.39m
7:59AM0.41m
8:36PM0.39m
8:39AM0.41m
9:15PM0.40m
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
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6:12
6:13
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
 mm
17
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Temp °C
13
13
9
11
12
11
12
13
14
11
12
11
11
12
13
10
9
11
8
8
9
Feels °C
7
8
3
6
7
4
4
6
8
7
9
5
3
5
6
1
4
1
-2
-4
1
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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.

Te Ikaamaru Bay is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Wellington. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wellington. Wellington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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