Wainui Reef surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with 2,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.
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