Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Te Ikaamaru Bay.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for surf. We’re looking at a long stretch of flatness or poor conditions. The spot is fairly consistent, but the swell and wind aren’t playing ball. The first real chance of anything is a long way out, and even then, it’s a gamble.

Starting Wednesday, July 15th, it’s a no-go. You’ve got a tiny 4ft swell from the NNW, but a fresh onshore wind is just killing it. That sets the tone for the whole first week. From the 17th through the 23rd, we hit a flat spell, with combined energy dropping to zero for days on end. There’s nothing to ride.

Then July 24th rolls around. A small 4ft swell from the NNW shows up, but it’s blown out by a strong onshore wind at 22 to 25 mph. The energy is a weak 54, so it’s a pass.

The real tease is July 28th and 29th. On the 28th, the swell builds to 6ft to 8ft from the NNW, with a moderate combined energy of 241 and 406. But the wind is still a strong onshore breeze, making it a total mess. It’s a classic *looks good on paper, but forget it in the water* – this setup is way more interesting for kite surfing than surfing. The next day, the 29th, we finally get a clean offshore wind from the S, but the swell drops to 4ft with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate at 201, and the wind is strong, but it’s offshore. That’s your only real window, and it’s going to be a tough, windy session.

The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Thursday, July 29th. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time we see clean offshore wind with any swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

So, to wrap it up: this is a rough patch. The first week is a write-off, and the second week has a couple of days that are worth a look only if you’re desperate and don’t mind the wind. Don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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