
Surf Forecasts:
Te Ikaamaru Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, NW swell with 102 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, g’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this isn’t a pretty picture for Te Ikaamaru Bay over the next 16 days. The whole outlook is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with very little surfable energy, and even when something shows up, the conditions are ordinary.
The first real chance to even think about getting wet won’t be until Saturday, August 15th. That’s over a week and a half away. The entire week before that – from Sunday, August 2nd right through to Friday, August 14th – is a mess. You’ve got tiny windswell, fluky winds, and a lot of days with zero swell. There’s a few glassy moments on the 3rd and 11th, but with swell heights under 3 ft and periods of 5 seconds or less, it’s not worth paddling out for. The 4th through the 7th are completely flat with clean, empty water, but no waves to ride. A few days in the second week, like the 13th and 14th, see a bump in size but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not good.
Now, for the one standout – and I use that term loosely. Saturday, August 15th. Saturday morning (15th) we see a jump to 6 ft swell from the north, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 216 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SSE, so the lineup will be clean. That’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon drops to 6 ft from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy builds to 628 (strong) but the wind goes cross-offshore, which is less ideal. The morning session is the pick.
For a beginner spot, 6 ft is getting a bit big, but for a confident surfer, it’s rideable. The swell direction is north, but the optimum for this break is NW, so it’s not a perfect match. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible here. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Sunday the 16th holds a bit of leftover energy at 4 ft, but it’s dropping off and the wind is clean.
Other than that, there’s nothing else. It’s a long, bleak run. For this area, a blank run like this isn’t totally abnormal, but it’s frustrating. The wind does blow clean a lot, so when the swell finally shows up, it’ll be good. But for now, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | NW 8 |
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0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:34AM0.86m | 8:53PM0.89m | 9:22AM0.88m | 9:46PM0.90m | 10:08AM0.91m | 10:36PM0.92m | 10:54AM0.94m | 11:24PM0.93m | 11:42AM0.97m | 00:12AM0.95m | 12:32PM1.00m | 1:01AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46AM0.41m | 2:42PM0.40m | 3:32AM0.40m | 3:34PM0.39m | 4:18AM0.39m | 4:28PM0.38m | 5:03AM0.38m | 5:20PM0.37m | 5:49AM0.37m | 6:11PM0.36m | 6:35AM0.35m | 7:01PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 1 | -6 | -4 | -6 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | NW 8 |
1888 | 862 | 206 | 308 | 133 | 247 | 503 | — | — | — | — | 1288 | 878 | 451 | 441 | 279 | 1977 | 3269 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 13 | SSE 11 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | SE 16 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 9 | — | NNW 9 |
169 | 368 | 222 | 73 | 116 | 99 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 151 | 237 | 76 | 251 | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 22 | S 10 | NW 18 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 13 | ESE 12 | — | — |
— | 61 | 154 | 9 | 65 | 13 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 28 | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 |
— | 4 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 124 | 6289 | 5408 | 3541 | 2027 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2166 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 51 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 178 | 194 | 108 | 51 | 115 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 76 | 21 | 87 | 21 |
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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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