The Bluff-South Side surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 16 days.
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