The Fences surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fences this week:
The surf forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days.
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