The Fences surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 3,688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days.
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