Wainui Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 3,250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with W 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.
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