Piha – The Ditch Surf Report & Forecast
Waitākere Ranges, Auckland
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🌬️ WIND
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HEIGHT
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3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
10s
WIND GUSTS
35kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
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SWELL
2.2ft @
13s
13s
PRECIPITATION
0.5mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 4.2ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 29kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 4.1ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 30kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 3.9ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 31kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 3.8ft | 11s | SW | 17kt | ESE | 32kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 3.7ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 32kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 3.6ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 3.5ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 3.3ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 3.2ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.2mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 3.1ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | SW | 18kt | ESE | 35kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.5mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | SW | 19kt | ESE | 36kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.7mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 10s | SW | 20kt | ESE | 37kt | 19°C | 19°C | 1mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 10s | SW | 19kt | ESE | 36kt | 19°C | 19°C | 1.6mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 2.5ft | 10s | SW | 18kt | ESE | 34kt | 19°C | 19°C | 2.2mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 2.4ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | ESE | 33kt | 20°C | 19°C | 2.8mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2.3ft | 9s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 32kt | 20°C | 19°C | 3.3mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2.2ft | 9s | SW | 15kt | ESE | 31kt | 20°C | 19°C | 3.8mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 9s | SW | 14kt | ESE | 30kt | 20°C | 19°C | 4.4mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 10s | SW | 14kt | ESE | 28kt | 20°C | 19°C | 4.9mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 1.9ft | 11s | WSW | 14kt | SE | 27kt | 20°C | 19°C | 5.4mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 1.7ft | 13s | WSW | 13kt | SSE | 25kt | 20°C | 19°C | 5.9mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 12s | W | 17kt | S | 27kt | 19°C | 19°C | 5.6mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 0.8ft | 12s | WNW | 21kt | SSW | 29kt | 19°C | 19°C | 5.4mm |
Sunday
Apr 12POOR1 good hours
🌊 0.3-6.1ft 💨 9-24kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
Monday
Apr 13POOR3 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-9.3ft 💨 7-17kt 🌡️ 16-20°C
Tuesday
Apr 14POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-10.5ft 💨 14-22kt 🌡️ 15-18°C
Wednesday
Apr 15POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.6-7.1ft 💨 16-22kt 🌡️ 16-17°C
Thursday
Apr 16FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 1.4-9.2ft 💨 10-16kt 🌡️ 16-18°C
Friday
Apr 17GOOD18 good hours
🌊 5.8-8.4ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 14-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.9ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:9-24kt ESE
Water Temperature:19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Piha – The Ditch, West Coast Auckland: An exposed beach break with consistent surf year-round, mostly rights, best during high tide when rising. Works well on groundswells from the southwest, with optimum conditions occurring when combined with offshore winds from the southeast. Can handle light onshore winds, though rips and rocks are hazards. Often crowded. Peak conditions for clean, rideable waves typically occur in Autumn, especially in March.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Waitākere Ranges | Village: Piha | Neighborhood: North Piha | State: Auckland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Road: Marine Parade North | Full Address: 135, Marine Parade North, North Piha, Piha, Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE
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