The Bluff-South Side surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-South Side this week:
The surf forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-South Side in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 16 days.
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