Napier - The Gap surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Napier - The Gap this week:
The surf forecast for Napier - The Gap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Napier - The Gap in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Napier - The Gap over the next 16 days.
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