Hot Water Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.88° S 175.82° E

Hot Water Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hot Water Beach sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.1° 

Hot Water Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hot Water Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with NNW swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hot Water Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:05PM1.69m
2:23AM1.69m
3:08PM1.72m
3:28AM1.70m
4:12PM1.77m
4:32AM1.73m
5:14PM1.84m
5:34AM1.77m
6:12PM1.91m
6:32AM1.81m
7:06PM1.96m
7:27AM1.84m
7:57PM1.99m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.37m
8:46AM0.21m
9:21PM0.36m
9:49AM0.19m
10:26PM0.32m
10:52AM0.14m
11:30PM0.25m
11:52AM0.09m
00:30AM0.18m
12:48PM0.05m
1:25AM0.12m
1:42PM0.04m
2:17AM0.07m
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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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