Wanukaka Surf Break

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
27.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Wanukaka surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,716 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wanukaka this week:

The surf forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fri
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
22
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
15
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
308
569
1088
1553
1929
2136
2320
2716
2176
1714
1408
1295
1321
1279
1175
1014
572
930
1222
1285
1019
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:50PM1.76m
8:14AM2.38m
9:41PM1.85m
9:01AM2.45m
10:22PM1.95m
9:43AM2.54m
10:57PM2.04m
10:22AM2.63m
11:30PM2.12m
10:58AM2.69m
00:01AM2.19m
11:33AM2.71m
00:32AM2.26m
12:06PM2.69m
Low Tide
1:53AM1.25m
3:24PM0.61m
2:50AM1.20m
4:03PM0.48m
3:37AM1.11m
4:39PM0.36m
4:16AM1.03m
5:12PM0.28m
4:53AM0.95m
5:44PM0.23m
5:29AM0.90m
6:14PM0.22m
6:04AM0.87m
6:44PM0.25m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
Temp °C
25
26
27
25
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
Feels °C
27
26
27
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
27
26
26
25
26
26
27
27
27
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
15
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
60
569
1088
1553
1929
2136
2320
2716
2176
1714
1408
1295
1321
1279
1175
1014
572
930
1222
1285
1019
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
1
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
253
249
154
116
121
30
17
16
7
72
18
133
131
159
527
229
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
308
109
173
146
47
22
45
6
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.6
ESE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
Energy kJ
100
60
86
77
43
44
31
29
34
25
12
9
11
6
4
11
8
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
144
34
75
147
147
75
280
146
0
144
146
0
146
146
33
144
146
75
144
146
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
5
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Information about the Wanukaka Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wanukaka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wanukaka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wanukaka 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 (Wanukaka) 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 Wanukaka 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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