Wanukaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
26.0° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
1
3
4
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2291
2262
2233
1761
1340
3200
4225
3636
2748
2359
2351
1994
1257
1708
1756
1671
1225
987
807
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:36AM2.34m
8:23PM1.58m
7:23AM2.40m
9:31PM1.83m
8:43AM2.59m
10:12PM2.09m
9:42AM2.78m
10:46PM2.35m
10:30AM2.92m
11:19PM2.58m
11:12AM2.97m
11:50PM2.76m
Low Tide
10:05PM1.26m
1:41PM0.79m
00:26AM1.39m
3:00PM0.55m
2:28AM1.25m
3:50PM0.33m
3:34AM0.99m
4:30PM0.15m
4:24AM0.73m
5:05PM0.06m
5:08AM0.52m
5:38PM0.03m
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6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
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6:00
6:00
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Temp °C
24
25
26
24
25
25
24
25
26
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Feels °C
26
25
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26
25
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29
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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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