Wanukaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.3° 

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


Wanukaka surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Tue 29th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 29th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 4th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
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(10 max)
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3
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3
0
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3
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3
0
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3
0
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
540
376
843
894
693
838
860
1101
1074
979
1088
1193
1238
1297
1538
1206
943
512
1087
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
NNE
20
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
NNE
20
S
15
SSE
5
NE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
E
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:44PM3.11m
12:17PM2.53m
00:14AM3.08m
12:51PM2.34m
00:46AM2.97m
1:27PM2.10m
1:22AM2.77m
2:12PM1.85m
2:06AM2.51m
3:28PM1.62m
3:15AM2.21m
6:34PM1.62m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.37m
6:14AM-0.00m
6:04PM0.46m
6:50AM0.08m
6:33PM0.59m
7:29AM0.26m
7:03PM0.77m
8:15AM0.50m
7:36PM0.99m
9:18AM0.78m
8:21PM1.25m
11:10AM0.97m
10:39PM1.48m
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Temp °C
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25
27
27
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28
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Feels °C
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28
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28
26
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29
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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