Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.25° S 174.63° E

Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Ikaamaru Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.8° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, N swell with 39 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 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Te Ikaamaru Bay.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, barren run right through the first week and a half with next to nothing rideable. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

From Thursday the 13th right through to Monday the 24th of August, it’s mostly flat or tiny, messy junk. The early days throw up a bit of weak, short-period windswell but it’s all cross-onshore or howling, so expect chop and no real shape. The 14th through the 17th sees clean conditions with light offshore breezes, but the swell is a joke – barely a ripple. There’s a glassy window on Tuesday the 18th afternoon with the wind dropping to zero, but again, the swell is practically non-existent with a 2-second period and combined energy of just 1. Basically a lake. For beginners, there’s nothing to learn on.

The wind cranks up again mid-week, and by Saturday the 22nd we finally see a pulse of swell. Saturday afternoon brings a 5ft swell from the NW with a 6-second period, but the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Combined energy hits 133, so there’s some power, but not for paddling.

The real standout, and the only time worth circling on the calendar, is Thursday the 27th of August. Afternoon sees a clean 8ft swell from the north with a 7-second period and light offshore winds from the SE at 6 mph. That’s the best combination in the whole outlook. Combined energy is a solid 460, meaning proper punch. The water temperature data for that day isn’t given, but the setup is right. This one’s for experienced surfers only – 8ft is too big for beginners. The swell direction is right on the money for what Te Ikaamaru Bay likes. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but you’ll want to be aware it can get crowded sometimes, especially on a day like that.

Friday the 28th afternoon also looks promising, with a 7ft NW swell and glassy conditions, winds dropping to zero. Combined energy of 502. Another expert-only day, but clean and punchy. The swell period is a touch short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit walled-up at times.

So to sum it up: you’ve got nearly two weeks of flat or poor surf, then a brief window of proper, clean, offshore swell right at the very end of the outlook. That Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon are the only true standouts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, gales from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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N
4
0.7
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
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S
9
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.5
S
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
2.5
S
8
0.4
NW
2
2.5
S
8
0.1
NW
17
3
S
15
0.1
NW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
58
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8
12
2
12
11
10
0
10
10
0
9
8
0
1
0
12
0
9
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
35
S
65
S
60
S
55
S
45
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
0
W
25
SSW
40
S
25
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:08PM1.04m
6:44AM0.95m
7:07PM1.02m
7:41AM0.96m
8:05PM1.00m
8:37AM0.97m
9:02PM0.98m
9:30AM0.97m
9:56PM0.97m
10:21AM0.98m
10:47PM0.96m
11:09AM0.98m
11:35PM0.95m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.26m
00:41AM0.31m
12:58PM0.26m
1:41AM0.31m
1:57PM0.27m
2:37AM0.32m
2:55PM0.30m
3:30AM0.34m
3:53PM0.32m
4:21AM0.35m
4:48PM0.35m
5:10AM0.37m
5:40PM0.37m
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5:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
8
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2
6
8
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7
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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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