Waihau Bay surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 16 days.
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