Ward Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 16 days.
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