Wainuiomata Reefs Surf Break

Wainuiomata Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.41° S 174.88° E

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wainuiomata Reefs sea temperature is
13.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Wainuiomata Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wainuiomata Reefs surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 3,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainuiomata Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Wainuiomata Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainuiomata Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainuiomata Reefs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
17
2.4
S
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
6
4
S
8
4.5
S
9
3.5
S
8
3
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
130
92
81
57
386
3160
1189
700
497
300
184
107
154
2174
3362
1852
1075
588
505
1045
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
10
E
5
E
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
35
S
30
S
25
SSW
40
SE
10
SW
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:58PM1.03m
10:26AM0.89m
10:53PM0.99m
11:21AM0.89m
11:44PM0.95m
12:13PM0.88m
00:32AM0.90m
1:02PM0.87m
1:19AM0.85m
1:48PM0.86m
2:04AM0.82m
2:32PM0.86m
2:48AM0.79m
3:16PM0.85m
Low Tide
4:33AM-0.00m
4:45PM0.01m
5:22AM0.02m
5:37PM0.05m
6:10AM0.05m
6:29PM0.10m
6:56AM0.09m
7:20PM0.15m
7:41AM0.14m
8:12PM0.19m
8:26AM0.18m
9:04PM0.22m
9:13AM0.21m
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
3
4
1
7
11
18
2
Temp °C
15
12
12
10
11
12
10
13
13
12
12
13
13
11
11
13
13
13
11
11
11
Feels °C
4
10
10
6
8
10
6
8
8
9
9
11
11
4
5
8
6
11
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
S
8
1.1
SSW
12
2.4
S
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
E
9
0.6
ENE
9
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
150
130
92
81
57
379
3160
1189
700
497
300
184
68
59
6
59
569
437
505
1045
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
S
17
0.2
E
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
1.3
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
5
27
14
5
50
386
2
6
8
60
107
2
3
264
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
14
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
E
8
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
3
4
4
4
7
4
1
1
5
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
8
0.5
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.9
S
5
0.6
N
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
1.6
SSW
6
4
S
8
4.5
S
9
3.5
S
8
3
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
7
2.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
754
7
10
43
7
7
3
154
2174
3362
1852
1075
588
469
458
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
75
26
28
66
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
56
113
28
117
10
28
69
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Wellington
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
5
7
5
7
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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Information about the Wainuiomata Reefs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wainuiomata Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainuiomata Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainuiomata Reefs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wainuiomata Reefs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wainuiomata Reefs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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