Wavetraps surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, W swell with 4,840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wavetraps in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wavetraps over the next 16 days.
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