Wainui Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Wainui Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Bay over the next 16 days.
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