
Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Sep 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Ikaamaru Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 7 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 17 | S 15 | NE 12 | S 14 | NNW 3 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 290 | 1144 | 242 | 44 | 105 | 17 | 86 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:39PM0.90m | 4:06AM0.85m | 4:26PM0.91m | 4:56AM0.87m | 5:18PM0.91m | 5:47AM0.89m | 6:14PM0.92m | 6:41AM0.92m | 7:11PM0.93m | 7:36AM0.96m | 8:08PM0.95m | 8:29AM0.99m | 9:04PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.41m | 9:58PM0.41m | 10:11AM0.41m | 10:49PM0.42m | 11:06AM0.41m | 11:47PM0.43m | 12:03PM0.40m | 00:47AM0.43m | 1:03PM0.40m | 1:42AM0.42m | 2:03PM0.38m | 2:34AM0.40m | 3:02PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NNW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
234 | 219 | 127 | 96 | 88 | 47 | 37 | 82 | 49 | 46 | 242 | 331 | 116 | 244 | 703 | 1508 | 2076 | 1589 | 1391 | 1303 | 1083 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | ESE 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | S 18 | SE 12 |
39 | 18 | 41 | 68 | 94 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 86 | 13 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 620 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 7 | ESE 13 | E 18 | E 16 | ESE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | S 13 | N 18 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | E 11 | — |
10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | S 7 | — | NNW 8 | NW 4 | — | — | ENE 12 | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 34 | 290 | 1144 | 569 | — | 105 | 17 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 51 | 76 | 125 | 260 | 21 | 51 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 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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