
Surf Forecasts:
Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Sep 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1470 | 907 | 2288 | 1227 | 639 | 1474 | 2604 | 3006 | 2885 | 2253 | 3322 | 3123 | 3869 | 3060 | 2554 | 2125 | 1748 | 1472 | 1472 | 1418 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:53PM3.53m | 9:18AM3.49m | 9:28PM3.67m | 9:52AM3.64m | 10:04PM3.77m | 10:27AM3.73m | 10:40PM3.80m | 11:03AM3.76m | 11:18PM3.75m | 11:42AM3.71m | 11:59PM3.62m | 12:25PM3.58m | 00:46AM3.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.47m | 3:24PM0.43m | 3:43AM0.32m | 4:00PM0.33m | 4:19AM0.26m | 4:36PM0.31m | 4:57AM0.27m | 5:15PM0.38m | 5:37AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.53m | 6:19AM0.55m | 6:46PM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 12 | W 24 | SW 23 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1470 | 907 | — | — | 428 | 11 | 21 | 47 | 83 | 431 | 475 | 376 | 3869 | 3060 | 2554 | 2125 | 1748 | 1472 | 1472 | 1418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 |
181 | 240 | 2288 | 1227 | 639 | 1474 | 2604 | 3006 | 2885 | 2253 | 3322 | 3123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 131 | 111 | 131 | 176 | 176 | 287 | 106 | 188 | 188 | 196 | 230 | 318 | 49 | 0 | 284 | 0 | 284 | 284 | 275 |
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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.










