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Kuoatunu Reef Surf Forecast
/ Coromandel (23 surf breaks) /
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Kuoatunu Reef surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kuoatunu Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kuoatunu Reef sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kuoatunu Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kuoatunu Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kuoatunu Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 77 | 74 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 35 | 978 | 986 | 931 | 525 | 349 | 151 | 63 | 73 | 71 | 57 | 53 | 209 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:40AM 1.99 | 12:14AM 2.01 | 12:34PM 1.92 | 1:10AM 1.95 | 1:32PM 1.84 | 2:11AM 1.89 | 2:35PM 1.77 | 3:16AM 1.85 | 3:42PM 1.72 | 4:20AM 1.84 | 4:48PM 1.72 | 5:22AM 1.85 | 5:49PM 1.75 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 0.08 | 6:32AM 0.23 | 6:55PM 0.15 | 7:30AM 0.29 | 7:53PM 0.22 | 8:32AM 0.35 | 8:55PM 0.28 | 9:37AM 0.38 | 9:59PM 0.32 | 10:42AM 0.37 | 11:03PM 0.32 | 11:43AM 0.34 | 12:02AM 0.31 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 39 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
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Information about the Kuoatunu Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kuoatunu Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kuoatunu Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kuoatunu Reef 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 (Kuoatunu Reef) 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 Kuoatunu Reef 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.
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