Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast

/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.39° S 174.71° E)

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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 NZDT

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

Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is 19.6° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 17) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Sun 16th Nov)	8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf	7PM (Sun 16th Nov)	8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful	7PM (Sun 16th Nov)	8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	3	4	3	0	1	1	0	2	1	0	1	3	2	4	3	3	4	4	2	3
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	12	13	12	12	11	11	12	12	11	10	9	8	11	11	13	13	14	14	13	14	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1680	2005	1278	614	373	140	103	288	444	428	262	128	286	469	1543	1449	1495	1204	1186	1332	1332
Wind (km/h)	SSW	WSW	NE	NE	NNE	ENE	NE	NNE	N	NW	W	WSW	SSW	SW	ENE	NNE	N	E	NE	NW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	glass	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)			8:14PM 3.12	8:44AM 3.13		8:58PM 3.19	9:25AM 3.26		9:37PM 3.26	10:00AM 3.38		10:14PM 3.32	10:34AM 3.46		10:49PM 3.35	11:07AM 3.51		11:23PM 3.36	11:40AM 3.52		11:58PM 3.34
Low Tide / height (m)		2:08PM 1.03	2:31AM 0.87		2:54PM 0.92	3:12AM 0.76		3:34PM 0.83	3:49AM 0.69		4:10PM 0.79		4:25AM 0.66	4:45PM 0.78		4:59AM 0.68	5:18PM 0.81		5:34AM 0.73	5:53PM 0.86

	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
Sunrise	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-
Sunset	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:15	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	4	5	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	17	19	6	-
Temp. °C	16	17	15	22	23	16	21	21	18	17	18	17	18	19	18	21	18	18	19	18	18
Feels °C (?)	13	15	13	20	19	14	20	19	19	17	16	16	16	17	18	21	19	19	19	18	20

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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 12 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.

Port Waikato-Sunset beach is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Pukekohe East. If you plan a holiday in Raglan and West Waikato, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pukekohe East. Pukekohe East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.