Surf Forecasts:
Waihua surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihua this week:
The surf forecast for Waihua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 578 | 365 | 256 | 230 | 154 | 107 | 79 | 544 | 1007 | 3390 | 1272 | 933 | 643 | 377 | 276 | 157 | 2419 | 6476 | 2092 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:52AM1.35m | 6:18PM1.47m | 6:37AM1.35m | 7:02PM1.48m | 7:21AM1.36m | 7:45PM1.49m | 8:05AM1.37m | 8:27PM1.49m | 8:49AM1.39m | 9:10PM1.49m | 9:34AM1.42m | 9:55PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.31m | 12:03PM0.27m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:48PM0.25m | 1:24AM0.27m | 1:33PM0.24m | 2:08AM0.24m | 2:18PM0.23m | 2:51AM0.23m | 3:02PM0.23m | 3:33AM0.21m | 3:48PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 15 | SE 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | — | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 578 | 365 | 256 | 230 | 154 | 107 | 79 | 116 | 153 | 1707 | 1272 | 933 | 643 | 377 | 276 | 157 | — | 3701 | 2092 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | E 17 | E 16 | S 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 21 | S 12 | SSE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 52 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 56 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 112 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 49 | 128 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 9 | S 17 | S 13 | SE 16 | S 14 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | — | S 24 | E 13 | S 20 | S 21 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 11 | 3 | 8 | 36 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 544 | 1007 | 3390 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2419 | 6476 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 19 | 132 | 35 | 35 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 40 | 55 | 35 |
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The above surf forecast table for Waihua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihua 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 (Waihua) 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).
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