Wainui Reef surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.
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