Waihua surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 5,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihua over the next 16 days.
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