Napier - The Gap surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Napier - The Gap over the next 16 days.
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