Wavetraps surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, W swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with W 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wavetraps in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Oct 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wavetraps over the next 16 days.
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