Waitarere surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitarere this week:
The surf forecast for Waitarere over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitarere over the next 16 days.
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