Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with 299 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – it's a tough stretch. We're lookin' at a whole lot of nothin' for the first week and a half. From now through Saturday the 19th of July, it's pretty much a write-off. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 57°, which is a nice little bonus if you're just floating around, but the waves are just not playin' ball. There's a tease of some energy on Monday the 13th with a swell pushin' 4 ft from the N, but it's a short-period windswell of just 5 seconds, and the wind is howlin' onshore at 25 mph. That's messy, blown-out, no good for a paddle. You might see a few kite surfers out there having a crack, though.
We finally get a pulse of something worth a look on Sunday the 19th. It's not huge, but it's a glimmer of hope. On Sunday morning, we get a clean 3 ft swell from the NNW, with a proper 10-second groundswell period. The wind is light offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, and that's a beautiful thing for this spot. The wave energy is moderate, sittin' at 118 (moderate wave energy). For Te Ikaamaru Bay, a break that's fairly exposed to the NW and works best with an offshore from the SSE, this is the moment where it could clean up and offer a few tidy little rights. It's a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, so if you're keen to get wet, this is your window. The only bummer is the crowd factor here can be a bit of a pain sometimes, so get in early.
Monday the 20th holds a similar vibe. Another morning with an offshore from the SSE at 16 mph and a 3 ft groundswell, this time with an even longer period of 11 seconds. The energy bumps up to 145 (moderate wave energy). That longer period will give the waves a bit more shape and punch, but for a beach setup like this, it can make 'em a little straight. Still, clean and rideable.
After that, the swell fades and we're back to flat, clean conditions from the 21st right through to the end of the forecast. The winds stay light, but without any swell, there's just nothin' to ride. It's a blank run, but for this area, that's not unheard of. Don't lose hope – forecasts can change, and it won't stay dead forever.
So, to wrap it up: the standout in this whole forecast is Sunday morning, July 19th at Te Ikaamaru Bay. Clean offshore winds, a little bit of groundswell energy, and your best chance at a few fun waves. Monday the 20th morning is a close second if you want a bit more period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NW 17 | S 6 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 16 | NW 16 | N 3 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 16 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 63 | 85 | 299 | 136 | 76 | 114 | 46 | 42 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.01m | 2:11AM0.97m | 2:37PM1.04m | 3:08AM0.98m | 3:33PM1.07m | 4:08AM0.98m | 4:29PM1.09m | 5:08AM0.98m | 5:27PM1.10m | 6:07AM0.98m | 6:27PM1.09m | 7:06AM0.98m | 7:27PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.35m | 9:00PM0.34m | 9:20AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.32m | 10:18AM0.32m | 10:57PM0.31m | 11:19AM0.30m | 00:01AM0.30m | 12:19PM0.28m | 1:05AM0.29m | 1:18PM0.26m | 2:06AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | S 16 | S 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | S 16 | SE 17 |
| kJ | 42 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 133 | 35 | 153 | 114 | 68 | 27 | 15 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | SSW 9 | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 12 | E 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | NW 7 | S 15 |
| kJ | 58 | 41 | 40 | 58 | 25 | 110 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | NW 17 | S 21 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NW 16 | NW 16 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | S 12 | — | S 8 | S 20 | NW 7 | NW 16 | SE 15 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 420 | 319 | 138 | 45 | 29 | — | — | — | 2 | 63 | 85 | 299 | 136 | 76 | 114 | 46 | 42 | 28 | 67 | 39 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 59 | 51 | 87 | 59 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 51 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 71 | 100 | 76 | 76 | 51 | 16 | 51 | 59 |
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