Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in for the local surf scene. Got a bit of a mixed bag comin' our way, but there's definitely some gems to be had if you're patient.

Right now, we're lookin' at a run of surf that starts off promising. The first one to get the blood pumpin' is Tuesday the 28th down at Port Waikato-Sunset beach. The water's feeling about average for this time of year, so no crazy anomalies to worry about. We're seein' a solid 6ft groundswell from the WSW, with a 12-second period on it, and the combined energy is moderate (926). The wind is glassy, dead off the ESE at 3 mph. That's the kind of clean, perfect line you wait for. It's a fairly consistent spot, so you've got a good chance of scorin'. The afternoon holds up too, with a 5ft swell and clean cross-off wind, though the energy drops a bit (685).

Wednesday the 29th is a step down but still fun. Morning brings a 4ft swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and the energy is lighter (395). The afternoon gets a bit junky with a cross-shore wind, so I'd be gettin' my fill in the AM.

Now, Thursday the 30th of July is a real standout. The morning session is lookin' like the best of the week. We've got a 6ft groundswell from the SW with a 14-second period – that's some serious energy rollin' in (1177). The wind is light and cross-off, leavin' it clean. This is for the experienced crew, though, as the power is up. The afternoon gets a bit messy with rain and cross-onshore wind, so be an early bird.

Then things go a bit wild. Friday the 31st through Saturday the 1st of August, we get a big pulse of swell. The numbers get huge – 16ft on Saturday – but the wind is howlin' onshore and it's a mess. The energy is strong (8392), but with 19 mph winds and rain, it's not a paddle situation. That's more of a kite day, if you're into that sort of thing.

The surf cleans up nicely on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning is a beauty: 8ft of SW groundswell, with a 12-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SE at 3 mph. The energy is strong (2093), but the conditions are clean. That's a proper session for the experienced surfers again. The afternoon gets a bit windier, but it's still rideable.

We get a lull on Monday the 3rd with a smaller 3ft swell, but it's a long-period 20-second groundswell which is a bit special. That kind of period will wrap around the points and reefs nicely, but it can be a bit straight on a beach break. Still, with clean cross-off winds, it's a fun day for a longer board.

The action picks right back up on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is another standout: 8ft of SW groundswell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the east. The energy is strong (2857). The afternoon holds the same quality with a 8ft swell. This is a solid, consistent day for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are still good, with 6ft and 5ft swells respectively, and clean to glassy conditions. The energy is moderate to strong. A great run of surf.

The following week, from the 8th to the 12th of August, the swell backs off a bit, but the quality stays high. The morning of Sunday the 9th is a real treat: 5ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1149), but the clean lines will be worth it. Wednesday the 12th also looks promising with a 5ft, 17-second groundswell and glassy conditions, though the energy is a bit lighter (1108).

So, the best on offer? It's a toss-up between the morning of Thursday the 30th of July for the perfect combo of shape and size, and the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August for the clean, powerful, offshore conditions. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

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