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Hot Water Beach Surf Forecast
/ Coromandel (23 surf breaks) /
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Hot Water Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hot Water Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hot Water Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hot Water Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Hot Water Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hot Water Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hot Water Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 14 | E 8 | NE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | |
39 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 72 | 78 | 78 | 53 | 133 | 518 | 115 | 89 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:20PM1.64m | 1:55AM1.75m | 2:24PM1.60m | 2:55AM1.72m | 3:27PM1.59m | 3:52AM1.70m | 4:26PM1.60m | 4:45AM1.69m | 5:18PM1.63m | 5:33AM1.69m | 6:05PM1.67m | 6:17AM1.69m | 6:49PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:33PM0.26m | 8:16AM0.31m | 8:34PM0.31m | 9:17AM0.31m | 9:35PM0.35m | 10:14AM0.30m | 10:32PM0.36m | 11:05AM0.28m | 11:25PM0.36m | 11:52AM0.25m | 00:13AM0.35m | 12:35PM0.23m | 00:58AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 12 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 39 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 72 | 78 | 78 | 53 | 53 | 328 | 94 | 89 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | N 12 | NE 18 | N 12 | NE 16 | N 11 | N 12 | NE 15 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 65 | 115 | 34 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | NE 9 | N 15 | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | NE 8 | E 10 | N 12 | NE 17 | N 11 | NE 16 | NE 15 | N 12 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | N 11 | NE 12 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 133 | 518 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 120 | 113 | 113 | 164 | 90 | 113 | 120 | 99 | 8 | 199 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 113 | 113 | 59 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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Information about the Hot Water Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hot Water Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hot Water Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hot Water Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hot Water Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hot Water Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Hot Water Beach is 84 km (52 miles) from Manukau. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Manukau. Manukau has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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