Napier - The Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Napier - The Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Napier - The Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Napier - The Reef in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Napier - The Reef over the next 16 days.
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Nearest