Surf Forecasts:
Te Paki surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,900 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Paki this week:
The surf forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Paki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 786 | 772 | 864 | 604 | 755 | 1860 | 1214 | 933 | 1427 | 595 | 1082 | 1672 | 778 | 570 | 495 | 386 | 486 | 384 | 790 | 1571 | 953 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:54PM2.03m | 3:17AM1.87m | 4:02PM1.97m | 4:31AM1.84m | 5:12PM1.99m | 5:44AM1.89m | 6:14PM2.08m | 6:44AM2.01m | 7:04PM2.21m | 7:33AM2.17m | 7:48PM2.35m | 8:16AM2.34m | 8:29PM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.72m | 9:16PM0.86m | 9:36AM0.80m | 10:26PM0.88m | 10:46AM0.82m | 11:35PM0.82m | 11:51AM0.76m | 00:32AM0.68m | 12:47PM0.65m | 1:20AM0.52m | 1:35PM0.52m | 2:03AM0.34m | 2:19PM0.38m | 2:44AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 786 | 772 | 864 | 604 | 635 | 1860 | 1214 | 933 | 1427 | 595 | 1082 | 1672 | 778 | 570 | 495 | 386 | 486 | 282 | 773 | 1571 | 953 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NE 11 | S 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 15 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | S 8 | WSW 21 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 57 | 493 | 755 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 492 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 121 | 42 | 49 | 154 | 376 | 790 | 222 | 552 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | N 16 | ENE 10 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 11 | N 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 24 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 19 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 255 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 59 | 45 | 384 | 33 | 20 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 86 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | 527 | 22 | 157 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 69 | 78 | 69 | 78 | 78 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Te Paki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Te Paki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Te Paki 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 Paki) 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 Paki 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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