Wanukaka Surf Break

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Issued: 1 am 24 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 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 Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
3
4
1
1
4
1
2
4
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
2
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
685
704
529
469
395
253
253
261
308
677
1088
1553
1929
1961
2032
2262
2040
1597
1303
1267
1210
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
5
ENE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
E
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NNE
20
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SE
5
NE
10
S
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:10PM1.71m
6:22AM2.30m
7:39PM1.70m
7:20AM2.32m
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
Low Tide
12:16PM1.01m
11:26PM1.16m
1:37PM0.90m
00:41AM1.25m
2:38PM0.76m
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
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<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>
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
27
26
26
27
25
26
26
24
25
26
24
Feels °C
27
28
28
27
26
26
27
28
27
27
27
29
26
27
26
26
25
24
25
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
2
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
685
704
529
469
395
253
46
261
253
64
1088
1553
1929
1961
2032
2262
2040
1597
1303
1267
1210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.1
S
26
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SW
23
0.6
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
13
0.6
SE
5
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
76
91
13
253
140
308
677
154
116
121
30
35
17
45
72
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
24
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
3
25
14
62
249
173
146
47
30
22
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1
ESE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
132
239
155
85
231
72
77
76
102
120
111
96
60
60
55
35
55
34
17
14
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
146
147
0
144
146
0
144
34
0
147
146
0
147
33
0
280
146
0
144
147
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
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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