Wavetraps surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wavetraps this week:
The surf forecast for Wavetraps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wavetraps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wavetraps over the next 16 days.
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