Waitara Bar surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitara Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Waitara Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitara Bar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitara Bar over the next 16 days.
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