Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 15 Feb 2026 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
22.1° C
(Which is 1.9°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 (Feb 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 15th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 15th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
!
2
3
2
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
4
SW
3
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)158131312121111111111111716151414881313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13372371295526372047148510277575824314313963775256494073015175815361370
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
40
SSW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
N
15
NW
5
N
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
3.22
10:04AM
3.47
10:26PM
3.39
10:40AM
3.64
11:02PM
3.53
11:16AM
3.77
11:37PM
3.64
11:51AM
3.84
12:12AM
3.69
12:27PM
3.85
12:49AM
3.68
1:04PM
3.78
1:28AM
3.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:40PM
0.95
3:57AM
0.79
4:17PM
0.76
4:34AM
0.61
4:53PM
0.59
5:09AM
0.47
5:29PM
0.46
5:44AM
0.40
6:06PM
0.39
6:21AM
0.39
6:45PM
0.40
7:00AM
0.46
7:25PM
0.47
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--
Sunset-8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
1-------------1-----2
Temp. °C181818192018212119202018202019202119222018
Feels °C (?)121013151716191919181714171717181915221818
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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.

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