Surf Forecasts:
Wanukaka surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 844 | 810 | 647 | 628 | 637 | 2191 | 1983 | 1884 | 1340 | 1079 | 811 | 581 | 388 | 286 | 469 | 352 | 357 | 304 | 275 | 251 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28AM2.67m | 1:27PM2.61m | 2:04AM2.66m | 2:07PM2.35m | 2:40AM2.59m | 2:49PM2.08m | 3:18AM2.48m | 3:37PM1.82m | 4:02AM2.34m | 4:46PM1.60m | 5:00AM2.21m | 6:50PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.16m | 7:27AM0.58m | 7:41PM0.33m | 8:11AM0.66m | 8:12PM0.54m | 8:57AM0.77m | 8:42PM0.75m | 9:48AM0.90m | 9:12PM0.97m | 10:55AM1.01m | 9:46PM1.17m | 12:37PM1.04m | 10:44PM1.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 844 | 810 | 647 | 628 | 637 | 2191 | 1983 | 1884 | 1340 | 1079 | 811 | 581 | 388 | 286 | 469 | 352 | 357 | 304 | 245 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 106 | 19 | 112 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 103 | 152 | 42 | 12 | 12 | 69 | 103 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 388 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 251 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 248 | 167 | 221 | 296 | 118 | 96 | 122 | 119 | 79 | 107 | 124 | 100 | 165 | 115 | 49 | 143 | 135 | 92 | 275 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 0 | 147 | 147 | 0 | 144 | 146 | 75 | 146 | 280 | 75 | 297 | 297 | 75 | 280 | 297 | 0 | 147 | 146 | 0 |
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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).
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