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Hot Water Beach Surf Forecast
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Hot Water Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 May 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
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hot Water Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 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 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | |
128 | 176 | 171 | 231 | 327 | 222 | 363 | 397 | 614 | 686 | 811 | 672 | 699 | 512 | 290 | 256 | 180 | 153 | 109 | 109 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:41PM1.98m | 11:03AM1.78m | 11:38PM1.91m | 12:03PM1.71m | 00:35AM1.84m | 1:04PM1.65m | 1:32AM1.77m | 2:05PM1.60m | 2:28AM1.71m | 3:05PM1.58m | 3:22AM1.66m | 4:00PM1.59m | 4:13AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02AM0.14m | 5:19PM0.09m | 6:00AM0.19m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:57AM0.23m | 7:13PM0.26m | 7:55AM0.26m | 8:11PM0.34m | 8:50AM0.29m | 9:08PM0.39m | 9:43AM0.30m | 10:03PM0.43m | 10:32AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | — | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
 kJ | 3 | 176 | 171 | 71 | — | 222 | 363 | 397 | 37 | 255 | 301 | 213 | 325 | 512 | 288 | 256 | 180 | 153 | 109 | 109 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 11 | — | NNE 8 | ENE 12 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 237 | 81 | — | 54 | — | — | — | 96 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 53 | 62 | 61 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 128 | — | — | 231 | 327 | — | — | — | 614 | 686 | 811 | 672 | 699 | 249 | 290 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 44 | 80 | 113 | 99 | 89 | 99 | 112 | 113 | 113 | 112 | 99 | 111 | 89 | 59 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 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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