Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.25° S 174.63° E

Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Ikaamaru Bay sea temperature is
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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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Te Ikaamaru Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty bleak run for most of it. The near-term has some serious wind issues, and the swell is all over the shop. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is pretty much bang on for the time of year.

We start off on Saturday the 22nd of August, and there’s no real surf to speak of. You’ve got a 6ft NW swell, but it’s being hammered by a strong 28 mph NNW wind, making it a write-off. The combined energy is moderate at 278, but it’s all for nothing. That pattern of strong onshore winds just keeps on going for days. Sunday the 23rd even sees a 10ft swell with a combined energy of 1367, but that’s a full-on near gale from the NW, so it’s a total mess. This is one for the kite surfers, not us paddle guys.

The poor conditions drag on through the rest of August. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 31st of August in the morning where the wind swings to a light 12 mph S cross-off, and the swell is a tiny 3ft. It’s clean, but it’s barely a ripple. The afternoon gets a bit better with a 5ft NW swell and a light 6 mph SSW cross-off, and the combined energy is a weak 202. The file says the waves are surfable but very ordinary. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real chance of a paddle in weeks.

Now, things start to look a little more promising as we head into September. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, the morning sees a 7ft NW swell with a 16 mph SSE cross-off wind. The combined energy is strong at 429. The wind is off, and it’s clean. The afternoon is the real highlight though. We get a 8ft NW swell, a 19 mph SSE offshore wind, and the combined energy jumps to 704. That’s a solid, clean setup, and the period is a moderate 7 seconds. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast. The swell is getting a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, with offshore winds and that kind of energy, it’s the one to target.

After that, the wind gets messy again. Thursday the 3rd of September is back to onshore slop, and it stays average for a few days. Then, into the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September, we see another change. On Saturday the 5th, the morning has a 7ft NW swell with a 22 mph S cross-off, and the combined energy is 434. The wind is clean, but it’s a strong breeze. Then Sunday the 6th of September brings the biggest swell of the run. The morning has a 10ft NNW swell, an 8-second period, and a combined energy of 899. The wind is a 25 mph SSE cross-off, so it’s clean, but that’s a serious size. The afternoon is even bigger, with the same swell and wind, but the combined energy hits 1237. This is only for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so the forecast is less certain, but it’s one to watch.

So, to sum it up: the first ten days are pretty much a write-off. The standout is without a doubt the afternoon of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The second option, if you’re an expert, is the weekend of the 5th and 6th, but keep an eye on those winds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1.9
NW
6
1.9
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6
2.4
NNW
7
3
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.5
WNW
6
0.6
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
252
510
1367
479
159
51
52
102
150
151
176
84
16
5
20
138
205
195
129
369
Wind (km/h)
45
NNW
45
NW
55
NW
60
NW
45
WNW
35
W
15
NW
35
NNW
30
NW
30
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25
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25
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High Tide
1:29PM0.95m
1:46AM0.90m
2:12PM0.94m
2:31AM0.88m
2:53PM0.92m
3:16AM0.86m
3:34PM0.91m
4:01AM0.84m
4:16PM0.90m
4:46AM0.84m
5:01PM0.90m
5:33AM0.84m
5:49PM0.89m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.40m
8:01AM0.42m
8:38PM0.41m
8:40AM0.43m
9:18PM0.41m
9:20AM0.43m
9:59PM0.42m
10:04AM0.42m
10:43PM0.42m
10:51AM0.42m
11:33PM0.42m
11:41AM0.41m
00:28AM0.43m
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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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