The Pa Surf Break

The Pa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.08° S 174.86° E

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pa sea temperature is
14.3° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The Pa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pa surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jun 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1398
326
177
67
39
40
20
18
8
6
4
2
14
34
18
7
6
8
8
7
3
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
5
S
5
NW
20
SSE
10
SE
0
NW
5
NE
20
NNE
20
N
10
NE
5
ESE
0
NW
10
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
10
ENE
15
NE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:54AM1.29m
2:23PM1.19m
2:48AM1.22m
3:18PM1.14m
3:45AM1.16m
4:17PM1.11m
4:46AM1.13m
5:27PM1.11m
5:51AM1.12m
6:32PM1.13m
6:49AM1.13m
7:23PM1.18m
7:39AM1.16m
Low Tide
8:15AM0.34m
8:33PM0.39m
9:07AM0.39m
9:30PM0.45m
10:03AM0.42m
10:32PM0.48m
11:06AM0.44m
11:41PM0.49m
12:10PM0.43m
00:45AM0.47m
1:06PM0.41m
1:36AM0.43m
1:53PM0.38m
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
3
2
2
8
9
22
1
Temp °C
15
13
14
10
11
12
9
12
13
13
14
14
12
12
11
11
12
13
11
13
13
Feels °C
7
13
14
6
9
11
7
7
9
11
12
13
11
8
6
8
11
10
7
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
1.7
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
S
11
0.3
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
S
13
0.1
NW
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
2
326
177
67
39
40
66
63
34
6
4
9
14
34
18
7
6
14
8
4
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
4
3
3
6
28
20
18
6
29
13
2
1
4
4
2
8
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
16
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
6
5
3
4
21
4
8
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
8
0.5
S
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
4
0.6
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
8
2.2
S
9
1.8
S
5
1.6
S
5
1.3
S
5
1.3
S
5
0.9
S
4
Energy kJ
1398
5
3
6
25
669
854
178
131
73
80
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
100
0
0
32
32
8
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
73
83
51
83
27
51
76
83
Best forecast wave conditions in Wellington
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
5
7
5
7
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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.

The Pa is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Porirua. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porirua. Porirua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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