Trolley's Surf Break

Trolley's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.50° S 172.73° E

Issued: 5 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trolley's sea temperature is
12.3° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Trolley's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trolley's surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trolley's this week:

The surf forecast for Trolley's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trolley's in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trolley's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
20
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
14
0.2
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
82
42
156
89
42
15
4
3
39
4
4
5
5
23
28
5
3
4
4
10
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
0
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
20
ENE
5
W
15
WSW
10
SW
5
N
5
NNW
5
ENE
0
WNW
10
W
5
ESE
25
N
20
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
N
5
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
12:01PM1.72m
00:22AM1.78m
12:54PM1.83m
1:15AM1.83m
1:48PM1.95m
2:10AM1.90m
2:43PM2.06m
3:06AM1.96m
3:40PM2.16m
4:02AM2.01m
4:36PM2.23m
4:59AM2.05m
5:33PM2.27m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.33m
6:38AM0.26m
7:06PM0.28m
7:29AM0.19m
8:02PM0.22m
8:24AM0.11m
9:01PM0.15m
9:20AM0.05m
10:00PM0.10m
10:18AM-0.01m
10:59PM0.05m
11:17AM-0.05m
11:57PM0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:56
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
8:00
8:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
5
4
Temp °C
11
13
11
8
9
11
12
12
11
9
11
10
11
16
17
11
10
9
7
9
11
Feels °C
7
11
9
6
5
7
7
9
10
8
9
8
8
13
12
7
7
6
4
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
20
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
12
0.3
NE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
65
82
42
156
89
42
2
4
1
39
1
1
2
1
3
2
5
3
4
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
3
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
65
14
5
3
15
2
1
7
7
4
5
5
3
2
3
3
2
2
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
9
86
6
3
1
4
3
3
3
6
6
6
5
4
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.2
SSW
3
1.2
S
8
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
23
28
1
173
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
24
0
39
0
24
29
39
0
29
29
29
29
39
58
24
1
39
29
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Canterbury
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Trolley's Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trolley's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trolley's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trolley's 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 (Trolley's) 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 Trolley's 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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