Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 937 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Te Ikaamaru Bay.
To be straight with you, this 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and there’s a lot of poor conditions to wade through before we get to anything worth paddling for. For the first week and a half, it's pretty grim. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Tuesday the 8th, the wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place with very short periods. The water is sitting at 57°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be enjoying it in those conditions. Wave energy is weak to moderate at best, maxing out at 937 (moderate) on Friday the 4th, but with a near gale ruining it. That stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing.
Then we get a bit of a lull, with tiny, messy, or blown-out surf from the 9th through the 13th, before a brief window of hope appears.
The real standout, and the only time I’d get excited, is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning is looking special. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the NW with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit punchy, but the real story is the wind. It’s a moderate offshore breeze from the SSE, which is going to groom those faces clean. The combined energy is a strong 820 (strong), so there’s plenty of push. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and that’s what we’re after. Now, Te Ikaamaru Bay is a fairly exposed spot, and the optimum swell direction is NW, so this is hitting it right. It’s a break for beginners, and with the swell over 8ft, it’s going to be too big for the learning crowd—this is expert territory only. The afternoon is a step down, with a cross-off wind and a “marginal” forecast, so hit the morning session hard.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 11th to the 17th, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf, often with strong onshore winds or just flat spells. There’s a moment on the 14th with glassy conditions and a tiny 0.3ft swell, but that’s more of a swim than a surf. The long period swells (15-19 seconds) on the 11th and 12th are present, but they’re tiny and either blown out or mushy.
So, my call: The only real highlight is the morning of Thursday the 10th. Get out there if you’re experienced and can handle the size. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. You’ll be waiting a long time for another good one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Wed morning, near gales from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | 219 | 193 | 240 | 376 | 270 | 937 | 603 | 239 | 74 | 284 | 273 | 268 | 737 | 791 | 58 | 28 | 41 | 51 | 64 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:45AM0.96m | 10:17PM0.94m | 10:34AM0.99m | 11:07PM0.96m | 11:23AM1.02m | 11:55PM0.96m | 12:15PM1.03m | 00:44AM0.96m | 1:09PM1.04m | 1:37AM0.96m | 2:03PM1.04m | 2:33AM0.95m | 2:59PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.36m | 4:40AM0.37m | 5:08PM0.34m | 5:28AM0.35m | 5:59PM0.32m | 6:17AM0.32m | 6:49PM0.30m | 7:05AM0.30m | 7:38PM0.28m | 7:54AM0.28m | 8:28PM0.28m | 8:46AM0.27m | 9:20PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | -2 | -2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 8 |
1060 | 1431 | 826 | 330 | 157 | 81 | 48 | 27 | 37 | 6 | 36 | 36 | 47 | 83 | 45 | 58 | 28 | 652 | 276 | 225 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | — | — | — | SE 10 | NW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 15 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | S 13 |
708 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 23 | 15 | — | 9 | — | — | 41 | 51 | 64 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SE 11 | S 15 | NW 15 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | NNW 17 | — | N 16 | — | — | — | NNW 9 | S 13 | — |
25 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 29 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 32 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | S 9 | S 10 | — | NW 4 | S 9 | S 8 |
82 | 219 | 193 | 240 | 376 | 270 | 937 | 603 | 239 | 74 | 284 | 273 | 268 | 737 | 791 | 2323 | 2777 | — | 16 | 332 | 326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 117 | 76 | 100 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 120 | 120 | 80 | 95 | 147 | 16 | 19 | 115 | 16 |
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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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