Wanukaka surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days.
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