Surf Forecasts:
The Pa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pa this week:
The surf forecast for The Pa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 4 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 37 | 163 | 266 | 531 | 610 | 735 | 853 | 816 | 774 | 405 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:21PM1.31m | 00:37AM1.31m | 12:59PM1.25m | 1:15AM1.22m | 1:40PM1.18m | 2:00AM1.14m | 2:30PM1.11m | 3:00AM1.07m | 3:39PM1.06m | 4:19AM1.03m | 5:10PM1.05m | 5:40AM1.04m | 6:22PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.28m | 6:58AM0.28m | 7:15PM0.37m | 7:37AM0.36m | 8:00PM0.45m | 8:20AM0.44m | 8:54PM0.52m | 9:15AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.57m | 10:33AM0.55m | 11:31PM0.57m | 12:00PM0.53m | 00:43AM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 181 | 85 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 37 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | W 5 | — | — | NW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 15 | — | W 14 | W 13 | — | S 10 | — | S 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 9 | 31 | 20 | 108 | 997 | 346 | 10 | — | — | — | 37 | 163 | 266 | 531 | 610 | 735 | 853 | 816 | 774 | 405 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 176 | 76 | 76 | 282 | 202 | 83 | 76 | 76 | 27 | 27 | 51 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 135 | 100 | 137 | 270 | 0 |
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Information about the The Pa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Pa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pa 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 Pa) 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 Pa 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.
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