Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, to be honest, the first few days of this outlook are pretty average. Nothing’s really firing until we get into the second week, so you might want to keep the board in the shed for a bit. The first proper sign of life comes early on the morning of Monday the 10th.

Monday the 10th, that’s the standout window. Port Waikato-Sunset beach is looking like the pick of the month. We’ve got a clean 1ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a solid 13-second period. The wind is dead calm – glassy as – and the water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too wild. The wave energy is pumping at 1114 (moderate), and it’s set to be excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction lines up nicely with the SW optimum, so the banks should be handling it well. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds can pop up sometimes, but on a Monday morning like this, you’ll likely have plenty of room.

The afternoon of the same day sees the swell bump up to 2ft with a very long 16-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it loses a bit of that clean feel. Still worth a look if you’re out there, but the morning is the real winner.

Into the rest of the week, Thursday the 13th morning gives another solid option. Swell hits 8ft from the west, 13-second period, with light cross-offshore winds. That’s good for experienced surfers only – it’s a bit too big for beginners. The wave energy is strong at 2532, and the break is cleaning up nicely. The swell direction is a little off the optimum, but the power is there.

The following Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th mornings both dish up clean, glassy conditions with 5ft to 6ft WSW swell at 14-15 seconds. Light offshores or glassy winds, and the energy is solid. These are reliable, fun-size days for the intermediate crew.

Now, heads up for the weekend of the 15th and 16th – we’ve got a monster swell coming through. 15ft to 21ft from the WNW and W. This is purely for the experts, and even then, the wind is messy and onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, lumpy mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy readings are off the charts – 14929 and 16262 – but the quality is poor.

The final week, from the 18th onwards, settles back into a nice rhythm. Clean mornings, 5ft to 8ft swell, light winds, and good energy. The 21st Friday morning is another glassy gem with 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. That’s a lovely way to wrap up the forecast.

Best on offer? Lock in the morning of Monday the 10th at Port Waikato-Sunset beach for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions for the experienced crew. The 13th and 19th mornings are also crackers.

Rusty.

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