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Kuaotunu surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
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Kuaotunu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kuaotunu sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Kuaotunu surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NE swell with 1,510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuaotunu this week:
The surf forecast for Kuaotunu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kuaotunu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuaotunu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | |
1315 | 1510 | 991 | 663 | 327 | 188 | 135 | 84 | 83 | 173 | 1300 | 149 | 424 | 126 | 66 | 59 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:29PM1.85m | 8:39AM1.73m | 9:10PM1.84m | 9:21AM1.70m | 9:51PM1.82m | 10:02AM1.67m | 10:32PM1.80m | 10:45AM1.63m | 11:13PM1.78m | 11:29AM1.61m | 11:55PM1.77m | 12:17PM1.60m | 00:41AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.41m | 2:55PM0.30m | 3:27AM0.42m | 3:37PM0.32m | 4:10AM0.43m | 4:18PM0.35m | 4:54AM0.44m | 5:00PM0.38m | 5:37AM0.45m | 5:43PM0.41m | 6:22AM0.43m | 6:29PM0.43m | 7:08AM0.40m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 6 |
1123 | 1510 | 991 | 663 | 327 | 188 | 135 | 84 | 58 | 55 | 573 | 149 | 257 | 126 | 66 | 59 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | E 10 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 |
1315 | 720 | — | 471 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | — | 7 | 17 | 126 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 10 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 13 | — | E 11 | E 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 37 | 83 | 173 | 1300 | 147 | 424 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 32 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 86 | 301 | 306 | 50 | 95 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 109 | 208 | 46 | 28 | 11 |
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Information about the Kuaotunu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kuaotunu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kuaotunu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kuaotunu 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 (Kuaotunu) 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 Kuaotunu 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.
Kuaotunu is 81 km (50 miles) from the city of 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.












