Woodpecker Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, W swell with 13,819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodpecker Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodpecker Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodpecker Bay over the next 16 days.
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