Wainui Bay Chalet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Wainui Bay Chalet.

The first day, Thursday the 6th, is a bit of a shocker. There’s a 7ft swell from the south, but it’s got cross winds and a cross-chop, so it’s a messy one. The combined energy is 1855 (moderate to strong), but it’s not worth paddling out for.

Friday morning the 7th is the real deal. The wind swings to a light offshore from the north-west at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the south-east with a 10-second period. The water temp is 56°, which is about 2° cooler than average, so nothing too crazy. This is a standout – clean lines, light offshore, and the combined energy is 895 (moderate). The swell direction from the SSE is spot on for this spot, so expect some nice waves. It’s a very consistent break, so you’ll get plenty, but crowds are sometimes an issue, so get in early.

Saturday morning the 8th is another pearler. A light offshore from the north-west at 6 mph, with a 4ft swell from the SSE at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 866 (moderate), and it’s clean as a whistle. This is another top pick – a bit smaller than Friday but still heaps of fun, and the longer period will give you some nice, pushy sets.

Sunday the 9th drops off to 3ft from the SE, but with a light offshore in the morning and a cross-off in the afternoon, it’s still surfable and clean. The combined energy drops to 311 (weak), so it’s a smaller day, but fine for a mellow session.

From Monday the 10th through to Saturday the 15th, the swell gets tiny – mostly 1ft to 3ft – with combined energy often below 100 (weak). There are a few glassy moments, like Monday morning the 10th with no wind, but the waves are tiny. Sunday the 16th is a real small fry with 1.0ft to 1ft and offshore winds, but not much to work with.

Then we get a big change. Monday the 17th sees a massive 15ft swell from the south, but it’s too big for this break. The combined energy is a whopping 6330 (very strong), and the wind is onshore, so it’s a no-go. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th – 18ft to 20ft swells with strong cross-onshore winds and combined energy in the 12,000 to 15,000 range (very strong). It’s a wild, blown-out mess for us.

The window finally opens again on Friday the 21st. Friday morning brings a 7ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1432 (moderate to strong), and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers – this is a proper standout for the second week. It’s a bit punchy at 7ft, so it’s not for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s worth the wait. Friday afternoon drops to 6ft from the SE, but it’s more marginal.

So, the best on offer is Friday morning the 7th and Saturday morning the 8th in the first week – clean, offshore, and solid. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday the 21st morning – it’s a bit further out, so less certain, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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