Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Waikato-Sunset beach this week:

The surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for Port Waikato-Sunset Beach. Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year—nothing to get excited about.

The first real window of opportunity kicks off on Sunday the 2nd of August. There's a solid 6ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest with a long 11-second period, and with a light SSE cross-off breeze, the morning session is looking clean as a whistle. The combined energy is pumping at 904, so there's a fair bit of power behind it. It's decent for an intermediate surfer, but maybe a touch much for a beginner with the size over 5ft. The afternoon stays clean but the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit less attractive.

Monday the 3rd is a write-off with strong cross-on winds and messy conditions—best to skip it.

Tuesday the 4th sees a big jump to 10ft of swell, but that's simply too much for this break. It's a beach setup, and with that kind of size, it's experts-only if it's even rideable. The wind is cross and fresh, creating a lumpy mess. The swell energy is huge, clocking in at over 3000, but it's not for your average Sunday surfer.

Wednesday the 5th looks a bit better, but it's still marginal. The swell drops to 8ft from the southwest with a 14-second period, and the morning offers a cross-off breeze that cleans it up nicely. The energy is still strong at 2971, so it's punchy. Not a standout, but a possibility if you're keen and experienced.

Now, here's the standout for the first week. Thursday the 6th of August, the morning. The swell drops right down to a manageable 4ft from the southwest, but the real treat is the wind—a glassy ESE offshore at just 3 mph, with clean conditions. The period is a lovely 12 seconds, giving the waves good shape. The combined energy is a moderate 480, so it's not a beast, but it's perfectly surfable for intermediates. That's the pick of the first few days.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are small and weak, with swells under 2ft. Not much doing.

The next real highlight pops up on Sunday the 9th of August. The swell is only 3ft from the WSW but with a very long 16-second period. The wind is cross-off and light, making for glassy conditions again. It's small, but for a longboard or a groveler, that long period groundswell will produce some fun lines. Energy is low at 593, but it's clean.

Then we get to Monday the 10th of August, which is the real gem of the whole forecast. The morning sees a 3ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, and a glassy offshore breeze from the east at just 3 mph. The conditions are clean as, and the combined energy is 1271—moderate but full of potential. The period is very long, so it's best suited to the point or reef sections, but for an experienced surfer, this is the session to circle on the calendar. It's the only day with a 4/10 internal score, which tells you it's the best on offer.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th offer clean mornings with cross-off winds and modest 3-4ft swells, but nothing huge. A solid option for a weekday session.

Thursday the 13th of August goes huge again—10ft from the WSW with a 17-second period and over 4700 in energy—but again, that's just too big for this break and the cross wind won't help.

Friday the 14th of August, the morning session has a nice 6ft WSW swell with a 15-second period and a light cross-off breeze. Clean and powerful, it's another good option for experienced surfers. The energy is strong at 2387.

Saturday the 15th of August, the afternoon looks the best with a 7ft WSW swell and an offshore breeze from the east. Again, it's a bit bigger, but the offshore wind will make it clean—solid for the crew who like a bit of size.

The final few days blow up again with 10ft+ and stormy winds. That's kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

So to sum it up: the absolute best session is Monday morning the 10th of August for its glassy offshore wind, clean long-period swell, and manageable size. Sunday the 9th is a close second for the longboard crew. Don't sleep on Thursday the 6th either—it's the most user-friendly option for intermediates.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1118
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
11:56AM3.53m
00:09AM3.68m
12:32PM3.47m
00:45AM3.59m
1:11PM3.39m
1:26AM3.46m
1:54PM3.28m
2:13AM3.31m
2:46PM3.15m
3:11AM3.16m
3:54PM3.06m
4:27AM3.06m
5:27PM3.07m
Low Tide
6:05PM0.63m
6:29AM0.65m
6:43PM0.72m
7:08AM0.71m
7:25PM0.85m
7:50AM0.82m
8:12PM1.00m
8:37AM0.96m
9:08PM1.15m
9:34AM1.10m
10:17PM1.26m
10:51AM1.19m
11:45PM1.24m
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Information about the Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Waikato-Sunset beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Waikato-Sunset beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Waikato-Sunset 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 (Port Waikato-Sunset 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 Port Waikato-Sunset 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.

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