The Bluff-North Side surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 9,993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-North Side this week:
The surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-North Side in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 16 days.
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