Wanukaka Surf Break

Wanukaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.75° S 119.30° E

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
27.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Wanukaka surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jun 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1225
936
796
774
553
458
388
273
909
796
774
590
581
563
489
230
334
455
686
940
964
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
5
NE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
High Tide
10:10PM2.12m
9:43AM3.00m
10:56PM2.21m
10:32AM3.09m
11:41PM2.27m
11:20AM3.09m
00:25AM2.33m
12:07PM3.01m
1:10AM2.36m
12:54PM2.84m
1:55AM2.38m
1:43PM2.60m
2:42AM2.38m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.12m
3:30AM0.91m
4:41PM-0.02m
4:20AM0.82m
5:26PM-0.09m
5:08AM0.75m
6:10PM-0.06m
5:57AM0.72m
6:52PM0.03m
6:47AM0.74m
7:34PM0.19m
7:38AM0.81m
8:14PM0.38m
8:34AM0.90m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
 mm
2
1
3
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
27
Feels °C
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
28
30
28
27
26
26
26
25
26
28
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SE
5
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1
SSE
7
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
1225
936
796
774
553
458
388
47
909
796
774
590
581
563
489
230
149
99
686
940
964
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SW
7
0.5
SW
8
0.1
S
23
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
12
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
Energy kJ
37
16
86
273
25
13
30
11
45
188
334
455
112
103
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.1
S
23
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
15
32
240
11
45
23
142
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.4
SE
5
1
ESE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.8
SE
4
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
1.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
89
43
55
115
54
41
43
87
45
68
72
45
74
58
29
168
97
105
100
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
144
0
33
144
0
33
146
0
144
146
0
144
146
75
144
146
75
147
144
0
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
5
5
4
5
7
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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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