Wanukaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.1° 

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


Wanukaka surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 25th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 25th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 25th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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3
0
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2562
2562
2258
1956
1903
1664
1269
1077
904
749
691
563
378
177
142
223
176
151
106
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
20
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
S
15
SE
10
E
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:19PM2.63m
9:47AM2.44m
9:45PM2.84m
10:21AM2.52m
10:13PM3.02m
10:55AM2.55m
10:44PM3.14m
11:30AM2.51m
11:17PM3.18m
12:06PM2.41m
11:53PM3.12m
12:45PM2.26m
00:31AM2.97m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.43m
3:38PM0.62m
4:13AM0.16m
4:08PM0.56m
4:47AM-0.04m
4:38PM0.53m
5:22AM-0.14m
5:10PM0.54m
5:59AM-0.13m
5:43PM0.59m
6:38AM-0.01m
6:19PM0.70m
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Feels °C
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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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