Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.25° S 174.63° E

Te Ikaamaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Ikaamaru Bay sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.3° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 (Aug 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’. We’re starting from Monday the 24th of August, and to be honest, the first week is a bit of a write-off for any decent waves at Te Ikaamaru Bay.

The pattern for the next few days is pretty grim. Strong onshore winds are blowing, and the swell that's there is a messy mix of short-period windswell. Monday the 24th has a tiny 1ft NW swell (16-second period) but it’s getting smashed by a cross-on breeze, leaving the water choppy. The combined wave energy is weak at just 66. Tuesday the 25th sees the swell bump up to 5ft (6 seconds) with NW wind howling onshore, creating poor conditions and moderate energy (140). This trend of onshore wind and poor surf continues right through Thursday the 27th, though Thursday morning goes glassy with a tiny 2ft swell – not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 28th gets ugly. By afternoon we’re looking at a gale force cross-onshore wind and a blown-out 10ft swell. That’s strong wave energy (930), but unless you’re a madman, this is a kite-surfing show, not a paddle-surfing one. The weekend (29th-30th) stays windy and junky.

Now, after a long, poor stretch, we finally see a glimmer. On Monday the 31st of August, the morning session looks like the standout of this whole outlook. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we get a clean 6ft swell from the NW with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 284, which is moderate. The wind is light (5 km/h from the NNE), and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” For Te Ikaamaru Bay, a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your window. The water temp is about average for this time of year at 53°F.

After that, it's back to the struggle. Tuesday the 1st of September has no swell, and Wednesday the 2nd brings more onshore gales with a 7ft NW swell that’s blown out (energy 347). Thursday and Friday clean up a little, but the real gem is Friday the 4th of September in the afternoon. The wind goes cross-off from the east at a light 10 km/h, the swell is a very solid 8ft from the NW (7 seconds), and the wave energy is high at 670. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is only for experts though, as 8ft is getting big. The wind is clean, offering up some proper walls.

After that, the weekend of the 6th and 7th of September sees the swell backs off, with periods of fresh onshore winds returning. There are no other true standouts in the second week. The long-range promise for Friday the 4th is a big one, but we’ll have to see how it tracks.

So, to wrap it up: The first week is mostly a washout with strong winds. Your one true standouts are Monday morning the 31st of August for some clean, glassy beginner-friendly waves, and Friday afternoon the 4th of September for a bigger, cleaner, expert-only session. Stay tuned, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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175
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145
143
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44
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:16AM0.86m
3:34PM0.91m
4:01AM0.84m
4:16PM0.90m
4:46AM0.84m
5:01PM0.90m
5:33AM0.84m
5:49PM0.89m
6:22AM0.85m
6:41PM0.90m
7:13AM0.86m
7:35PM0.90m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.41m
9:20AM0.43m
9:59PM0.42m
10:04AM0.42m
10:43PM0.42m
10:51AM0.42m
11:33PM0.42m
11:41AM0.41m
00:28AM0.43m
12:32PM0.40m
1:23AM0.42m
1:26PM0.40m
2:14AM0.42m
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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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