Waihau Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihau Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 16 days.
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