Surf Forecasts:
The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 20s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 20s period, S swell with 1,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (nr Wainui) this week:
The surf forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | S 21 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
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586 | 424 | 550 | 454 | 637 | 573 | 436 | 595 | 731 | 875 | 1032 | 347 | 1475 | 783 | 612 | 249 | 138 | 269 | 204 | 322 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:17AM2.20m | 1:39PM2.05m | 2:01AM2.14m | 2:28PM1.99m | 2:51AM2.10m | 3:24PM1.96m | 3:48AM2.08m | 4:26PM1.97m | 4:49AM2.10m | 5:30PM2.03m | 5:53AM2.15m | 6:33PM2.13m | 6:56AM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.50m | 7:29AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.57m | 8:17AM0.58m | 8:31PM0.63m | 9:13AM0.60m | 9:31PM0.68m | 10:17AM0.60m | 10:40PM0.69m | 11:24AM0.55m | 11:50PM0.63m | 12:29PM0.47m | 00:56AM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | |
5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | 5:01 | |
mm | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 20 | W 19 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 9 | S 21 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | S 13 | W 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
586 | 424 | 7 | 7 | 637 | 573 | 436 | 17 | 486 | 459 | 412 | 347 | 1475 | 783 | 612 | 215 | 68 | 269 | 184 | 322 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 5 | S 4 | WSW 20 | S 9 | S 15 | S 16 | WSW 16 | W 9 | S 17 | S 14 | WSW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | WSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 |
— | — | 7 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 152 | 13 | 41 | 19 | 322 | 190 | 699 | 320 | 249 | 138 | 90 | 204 | 30 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 6 | — | S 17 | S 9 | S 15 | S 20 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | S 11 | WSW 8 | S 15 |
— | — | 7 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 18 | 67 | 402 | 258 | 236 | 73 | 138 | 74 | 57 | 21 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 4 | S 5 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | W 5 |
— | 6 | 550 | 454 | 18 | 11 | — | 595 | 731 | 875 | 1032 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 135 | 72 | 24 | 72 | 107 | 163 | 162 | 72 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Information about the The Point (nr Wainui) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Point (nr Wainui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (nr Wainui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (nr Wainui) 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 Point (nr Wainui)) 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 Point (nr Wainui) 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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