Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach

Issued: 5 am 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
16.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
!
1
1
0
1
!
2
1
0
0
3
3
!
!
!
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.2
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
18
3
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1125
1707
1546
710
551
572
1093
1620
1102
1522
5277
3062
2663
3079
6486
4530
3573
2708
2095
1773
1387
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
NW
20
W
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:43PM3.16m
1:01AM3.31m
1:30PM3.06m
1:48AM3.21m
2:21PM2.99m
2:39AM3.14m
3:13PM2.94m
3:33AM3.11m
4:08PM2.95m
4:28AM3.12m
5:07PM3.01m
5:26AM3.18m
6:13PM3.14m
Low Tide
6:52PM1.01m
7:24AM1.09m
7:38PM1.08m
8:13AM1.11m
8:29PM1.14m
9:03AM1.09m
9:23PM1.16m
9:55AM1.05m
10:20PM1.14m
10:52AM0.97m
11:21PM1.07m
11:53AM0.87m
00:26AM0.95m
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
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5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
 mm
10
4
5
2
3
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
16
16
15
15
14
14
15
15
15
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
Feels °C
15
15
13
14
13
11
9
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
11
12
12
11
11
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
0.5
SW
13
1.3
W
10
1.8
NW
9
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
18
3
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
922
1707
82
352
551
314
145
1620
1102
1522
5277
3062
2663
3079
6486
4530
3573
2708
2095
1773
1387
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
WSW
21
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WSW
18
1
WSW
16
Energy kJ
35
85
67
78
72
71
68
113
178
53
178
499
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
W
24
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
21
Energy kJ
48
15
36
32
11
48
173
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.4
W
10
2.2
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
1.9
SW
9
2.2
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
1.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
1125
1546
710
392
572
1093
626
549
1121
1006
255
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
1
8
8
5
6
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
275
331
87
106
87
106
106
49
102
176
188
255
49
49
49
53
275
284
284
284
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
3
8
8
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
1
8
8
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
5
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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.

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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