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The Island (Island Bay) surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 NZDT
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The Island (Island Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Island (Island Bay) sea temperature is
16.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Island (Island Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for The Island (Island Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Island (Island Bay) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 26th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 26th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Island (Island Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
5
4
4
4
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1
ESE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
2.1
S
1.6
S
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.3
S
1.9
S
Period(s) (?)141413111010101010789121312121111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333394268157196229235184134461343117620893347317428162357175113331034710
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
E
20
E
5
ENE
20
NNW
5
SSE
25
NNW
50
NNW
35
NNW
30
SSW
10
NW
35
SSW
10
SSE
10
NW
15
E
0
NNW
5
ENE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffonoffoffoffcross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		glassglassononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
1.44
8:15AM
1.53
8:48PM
1.47
9:08AM
1.54
9:36PM
1.51
10:01AM
1.56
10:24PM
1.57
10:53AM
1.59
11:12PM
1.62
11:43AM
1.61
12:02AM
1.68
12:32PM
1.63
12:54AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
0.69
1:58AM
0.67
2:53PM
0.67
2:50AM
0.65
3:40PM
0.65
3:43AM
0.63
4:27PM
0.63
4:38AM
0.62
5:14PM
0.61
5:32AM
0.60
6:01PM
0.59
6:24AM
0.58
6:49PM
0.57
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:50--8:49--8:47--8:47--8:46-
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11201----165-1-----61--
Temp. °C181917181918191816141515161714171715141614
Feels °C (?)17181517181912109111010151510171713101212
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Information about the The Island (Island Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Island (Island Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Island (Island Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Island (Island Bay) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Island (Island Bay)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Island (Island Bay) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Island (Island Bay) is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Wellington. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wellington. Wellington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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