Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Raglan and West Waikato, New Zealand)

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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Guide

Port Waikato-Sunset beach in West Coast Auckland is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach	2	fairly consistent	17.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Port Waikato-Sunset beach:

The best conditions reported for surf at Port Waikato-Sunset beach occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Port Waikato-Sunset beach (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Port Waikato-Sunset beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 36% of the time in March while 60% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 4% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

36%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

60%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Port Waikato-Sunset beach Location Map

Interactive Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Port Waikato-Sunset beach is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 44 km (27 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Port Waikato-Sunset beach is Hamilton Airport (HLZ), also in New Zealand, 76 km (47 miles) away.

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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:09 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 07
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (m)	SW	WSW	WSW	SW
Period (s)	15	15	14	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross	cross	cross

What does Port Waikato-Sunset beach look like?

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Tides at Port Waikato-Sunset beach

Current tide and informaton

For Waikato River Entrance, New Zealand, 4 km from Port Waikato-Sunset beach.

Next High Water: 01:00pm | 3.02m

Next Low Water: 07:12pm | 1.12m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Sea Temperature

The water temperature (17.6 °C) at Port Waikato-Sunset beach is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 19.0 °C.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 17.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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Swell History at Port Waikato-Sunset beach

Surf stats for Port Waikato-Sunset beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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Wind History at Port Waikato-Sunset beach

Wind stats for Port Waikato-Sunset beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Reviews:

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Ratings

Based on 33 votes.

Overall:2.0
Quality on a good day:2.8
Consistency of Surf:2.3
Difficulty Level:3.6
Wind and Kite Surfing:2.5
Crowds:3.0
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Review

Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.

Stephen from New Zealand

“I thought that first review was a bit harsh, maybe bad personal experience. I have surfed port for 14 years and my mates and I have never had a problem with people being agro or had our gear messed with. I've known people to get there cars broken into at some of the 'nice' beaches. Never seen a shark either. True, Port is a bit 'Do and Hope' when it comes to getting a decent wave, but its a beautiful beach, super laid back and has the best sunsets. If your wanting a pro wave, Port may not deliver, but if your laid back or a tourist its a really nice drive with great fish and chips at the end of it all for you.”

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